Program Manager, BGN Planning & Design

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 49905
The Program Manager role in Neighbourhoods Planning and Design is your opportunity to apply your project management skills and leadership ability to an exciting program of mature residential neighbourhoods projects that directly enhance the lives of Edmontonians.
The Building Great Neighbourhoods Branch and the Neighbourhood Renewal Program is the building blocks of a great city, and invests in reconstructing neighbourhoods to enhance their livability and longevity. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community and contribute to creating more livable, sustainable neighbourhoods. Be a part of our team and help shape the face of Edmonton, one neighbourhood at a time!

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS?

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
• Willingness to develop strong, strategic, relationships and deliver work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presenting to diverse audiences
• Leverage your planning, organizational and problem solving abilities
• Working knowledge of relevant codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures (OH&S, Environmental, Builders Lien Act, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to delegate and empower others
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in a related field such as Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Business, Recreation, Planning or Project Management
• Extensive experience in program/project management, including team and neighbourhood-related issues and experience leading Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of projects
• Experience developing and implementing communications and public engagement plans
• Experience managing and working with external consultant

• Develop and implement unit processes and track performance measures to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Apply systems thinking to manage multiple ongoing and concurrent projects, leveraging existing resources and ensuring successful delivery of the project outcomes
• Exemplary adherence to the Project Management methodology, policies, processes and core requirements, guiding the expectations for Project Manager knowledge excellence
• Develop, leverage and maintain strategic relationships necessary to advance the goals and objectives of programs/projects, including those within IIS and with citizens, Council, business and industry partners
• Manage, monitor and report project milestones through detailed plans and schedules, ensuring the project is on budget, on schedule, and within the defined scope and quality
• Develop and implement robust public/stakeholder engagement processes and activities, working in collaboration with Communications and Engagement
• Manage the procurement and contract processes; direct and coordinate the work of consultants and contractors

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in a related field such as Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Business, Recreation, Planning or Project Management
• Extensive experience in program/project management, including team and neighbourhood-related issues and experience leading Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of projects
• Experience developing and implementing communications and public engagement plans
• Experience managing and working with external consultants