Senior Project Lead

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking two Senior Project Leads in Edmonton to drive planning and delivery of complex, enterprise-level technology initiatives. You will report to the Manager, Project Delivery and provide strategic governance and risk oversight across ministries and vendors.

Successful candidates will lead multi-year projects, align with budgets and timelines, build cross-ministry partnerships, and mentor teams while fostering user-focused outcomes within the Enterprise Strategic

Qualifications

• University degree in IT, Computer Science or Business with four years of related experience.
• Cover letter must demonstrate relevant skills and competencies tailored to the position.
• Preference for PMP, AI tools experience and complex project delivery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, enterprise projects from planning through implementation.
• Provide strategic project advice to senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross-ministry initiatives, resources and dependencies.
• Establish project governance, methodologies and delivery standards.
• Monitor budgets, quality, risks and compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, project teams and vendors.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and resource coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

PMP

Copilot

Gemini

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Job Information
Job Title: Senior Project Lead
Job Requisition ID: 88533
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 28, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship (IPS) Division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; the protection of personal information and guidance around the ethical use of data; and the governance of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. The division also advances the strategies and policies related to the delivery of data, content management, technology, and privacy related programs and services. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

Within the Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship Division, the Enterprise Strategic Operations (ESO) Branch provides enterprise IT reporting, project management, communications, training, and outreach in support of Technology and Innovation (TI) and Government of Alberta (GoA) departments delivering technology initiatives aligned with government priorities.

The Project delivery team manages business and IT projects for GoA ministries to ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, deliverables, budget, quality and schedule. The team works collaboratively with project teams, technical partners, and ministry stakeholders to improve clarity, reduce delivery risk, and support practical, user-focused outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

The ESO branch is looking for two (2) Senior Project Leads. Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery, this position leads the planning and delivery of complex, enterprise-level technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, budgets and business needs. This role also provides strategic advice, project governance and risk oversight while coordinating stakeholders, vendors and project teams.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading complex, multi-year enterprise projects from planning through implementation.
• Providing strategic project advice and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinating cross-ministry initiatives, resources and project dependencies.
• Establishing project governance, methodologies and delivery standards.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, quality, risks and compliance.
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, project teams and vendors.
• Providing project leadership, resource coordination, coaching and mentorship.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership, collaboration, stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Sound judgment, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective management of people, resources, budgets and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, complemented by political and business acumen.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., IT, Computer Science, and/or Business), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with:

• Applying project management methodologies, tools and best practices to complex projects.
• Managing project budgets, costs, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Supporting organizational change, procurement, vendor management and supply chain activities.
• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets:

• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP).
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot, Gemini etc.

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (2x Positions)

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information:

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [e-mail] .