Department Enrolment Systems and Service Innovation
Salary range $78,346.68 to $109,186.10
Hours per week 40
Grade 11
Posted date August 11, 2025
Closing date August 25, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in Computing Science, Business Management, or Information Systems Management; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered; minimum completion of post-secondary education.
• Five to seven years of experience in project management experience.
• Project management (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in the execution of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the project lifecycle as it relates to enterprise applications, business transformation and service design.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with various Project Management tools and software (e.g. Visio, Lucidchart, Project, etc.).
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 25, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Develops and defines the scope of work, budget, schedule, and methodology for carrying out the project and revises the plan throughout the project life cycle to meet changing needs and priorities comment.
• Creates and manages the Project Management Plan which highlights staffing, budget, quality, communications, risk, and procurement, as appropriate.
• Owns and executes project communications including kick-off, regular project status updates, meetings and changes to project scope, timelines, risks, etc.
• Provides regular and accurate reports as well as project status updates, progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and project steering committee.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies, deliverables, and critical path.
• Identifies, tracks, and implements strategies to manage risks and issues, maintains accurate risk-tracking documents, and escalates issues when necessary to minimize impact.
• Monitors project and team performance against plans and take effective corrective and preventive actions as required.
• Facilitates open and honest communication among participants, stakeholders, and steering committee.
• Initiates and prepares transition plans to migrate project deliverables, incorporating user training and prototype standards testing according to operational/business requirements.
• Conducts post-implementation follow-up to ensure all tasks and close-out steps are completed successfully on the project.
• Forges the necessary relationships with stakeholders to accomplish work and be effective.
• Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development of and enhancement of project management practices, procedures, tools and techniques to be leveraged for future projects.
• Leading and contributing to the development of project practices such as benefits realization and organizational change management.