IT Project Manager II

at  WCB Alberta

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Job Title:
IT Project Manager II
Job Type:
Permanent / Full time
Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
IT Project Manager II
Business Technology Services - Edmonton
Permanent, Full Time Position
At WCB-Alberta, we pride ourselves on making a meaningful impact on the lives of working Albertans. As a not-for-profit organization mandated to administer the workers’ compensation system for the province, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
The Project Delivery Office (PDO) of the Business Technology Services division in Edmonton is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Project Manager. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering several projects simultaneously. This senior role encompasses all aspects of project management, including scope management, budget control, schedule adherence, deliverables management, communications, change management, and stakeholder engagement. As an experienced Project Manager, you will demonstrate exceptional communication and presentation skills across a range of forums and channels, particularly with executive and senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to oversee complex multi-stream projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and status reports within WCB standards and project management methodologies.
• Foster close collaboration with other project/delivery teams, business areas, and external parties to ensure successful identification and management of interdependencies.
• Lead the development and review of project requirements in conjunction with Business Areas, Delivery Managers, Business Case Owners, Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure alignment with business objectives and planned benefits.
• Proactively escalate significant issues and risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure completion of organizational change management activities to facilitate project adoption.
• Deliver status updates and progress reports to senior management.

Your experience and skills:

• A degree in Commerce/Business or Information Technology related field, coupled with several years of experience managing large, multi-stakeholder office construction projects.
• Additional advanced training or certification in Project Management is desirable, with possession of a recognized professional project management designation (PMP, PMI-ACP, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp new business processes and operating practices and apply this knowledge to enhance project planning and delivery.
• Experience in Statement of Work development and participation in contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in using multiple project management tools to plan and execute projects.
• A minimum of 5 years of applied and progressive experience leading complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams comprising both technical and non-technical resources.
• Capacity to identify efficiencies and linkages with other projects, and adeptness at managing and prioritizing multiple projects with evolving requirements and priorities.
• Ability to integrate technical expertise with strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and independence of action.
• Strong business acumen and strategic agility to identify and pursue innovative approaches to ensure effective project outcomes.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and hybrid work opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment.
Salary: $92,678 to $124,232 per annum Salary Grade 13
Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions, and wages.
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume above. We appreciate all applications but will only contact candidates under consideration.
Posted: June 14 , 2024
Closing: June 28, 2024

• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to oversee complex multi-stream projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and status reports within WCB standards and project management methodologies.
• Foster close collaboration with other project/delivery teams, business areas, and external parties to ensure successful identification and management of interdependencies.
• Lead the development and review of project requirements in conjunction with Business Areas, Delivery Managers, Business Case Owners, Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure alignment with business objectives and planned benefits.
• Proactively escalate significant issues and risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure completion of organizational change management activities to facilitate project adoption.
• Deliver status updates and progress reports to senior management