Senior Project Manager

at  University of Alberta

Department Enrolment Systems and Service Innovation
Salary range $63,090 - $105,189
Posted date April 11, 2024
Closing date Will remain open until filled.
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Staff (TLAPO) Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $63,090 - $105,189. This position has an end date of November 1, 2025.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree at the undergraduate level in a relevant discipline, such as business administration or project management
• 10 years of direct experience in project and program management
• Project management (PMP) and/or business analyst (IIBA) certification 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 organisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong business acumen
• Experience working with various Project Management tools and software (e.g. Visio, Lucidchart, Project, etc)
• Experience supervising, mentoring and coaching employees and project team members
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills
• Recognises barriers to success and addresses them
• Ability to adapt the approach based on learnings and/or shifting priorities, deadlines and/or circumstances
  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.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 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

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for:

• Planning, scheduling and managing project activities, from proposal and initiation through to implementation and benefit realisation.
• Establishing and maintaining project structures to control and monitor the deliverables to the sponsoring department(s) and/or Colleges and Faculties
• Monitoring and reporting on overall progress and initiating corrective action, as appropriate to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time, within budget and meet the clients needs.
• Managing risk and ensuring issues are identified at the earliest opportunity and that solutions are identified and implemented in line with change control processes
• Working with stakeholders to identify and articulate benefits to be achieved by the project or initiative
• Working with the management team in Enrolment Systems & Service Innovation and client organizations to ensure maximum improvements are made to business operations and solutions are transitioned into operational use
• Working with service providers (including external suppliers and vendors where applicable) to ensure the service is delivered effectively (cost and timelines)
• Leading project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, training, change management and implementation.
• Ensuring the successful transition of the project deliverables to operational teams in a manner that is sustainable
• Identification the delivery of key benefits realisation and organisational change management activities
• Contributing to the 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 realisation and organisational change management
• Accountable for the project management life cycle which includes:
• Project Initiation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Control
• Project Closure