Background
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of IT initiatives, with a
primary focus on software solution migration projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate

expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, and cross-
functional team leadership. This role requires close collaboration with both IT and business units to

ensure timely and successful project delivery. Experience in Organizational Change Management
(OCM) is a valuable asset.
Roles, Responsibilities and Qualifications

Roles, Responsibilities and Qualifications
Role Description The Project Manager manages the end-to-end Project management life cycle, from the
initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out phases and is responsible for the
management on the success of a solution delivered. The role involves a combination of
technical expertise, leadership skills and project management proficiency.

Responsibilities

a) Leads and facilitates the whole Project lifecycle, including planning and design sessions,
testing, training, product demos and solution adoption.
b) Manage the solution adoption strategies as part of a multi-disciplinary Project team.
c) Manage vendor relationships and coordinate issue resolution.
d) Work collaboratively with project teams, and project stakeholders to support the desired
outcomes of the projects.
e) Facilitates on-the-job learning of essential concepts and tools that promote the adoption
of modern service delivery and transformation within Alberta Innovates.
f) Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or address
them proactively.
g) Manages and navigates changes in direction, including priorities and expectations, to
ensure successful completion of project lifecycle.
h) Manages communication to improve transparency and disseminate information to both
technical and non-technical stakeholders.
i) Negotiates agreements regarding resource requirements to expand/collapse of the
project team as needed to meet commitments.
j) Identifies and removes roadblocks and distractions that affect the project lifecycle.
k) Mitigates conflict and ensures resolution.
l) Maintains metrics using project management tools to provide visibility on project
progress, and quality assurance.
m) Project stakeholder management includes project progress and financial reporting.
n) Other responsibilities as required or requested.

Qualifications

a) Familiar with either the Agile and/or Waterfall Project Management methodologies.
b) 5 years or more in project management experience.
c) Experience in application development methodologies.
d) Minimum 5 years progressive Information Technology experience and a broad knowledge
of Information Technology
e) PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification.

Classification: Protected A
Engagement period:
August 2025 – March 31, 2025 (possibility for extension)
Resource rate:
There is no overtime rate, all hours are to be charged at the proposed rate.
Work Location: (Onsite/hybrid/remote)
Edmonton Research and Development Park (ERDP), open to hybrid
250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton
Travel requirements:
none