IT Project Manager
Job Number: 43324

Are you a project management expert who thrives on the challenge of large and/or complex technology projects?

Do you have the experience and expertise to lead the way for initiatives that enhance citizen experience, promote collaboration, and advance technology within the great City of Edmonton?

Does presenting your work with passion and polished professionalism come as second nature to you?

Do you thrive in a diverse peer environment and communicate clearly & effortlessly?

If these questions made you excited to read further, then we are looking for YOU to be one of our next IT Project Managers!

The Open City & Technology Branch enables technology required by the City of Edmonton to deliver services. Within this Branch, the Technology Project Management (PMO) section is a key contributor to achieving the outcomes of the City’s Business Technology Strategy and delivers technology projects that improve the lives of Edmontonians.

As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully delivering project components on schedule and on budget while ensuring that work products conform to requirements and are acceptable to the sponsor and stakeholders.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Lead cross-departmental teams to deliver technology projects from initiation to successful completion, ranging from essential software & infrastructure upgrades to transformative enterprise-wide implementations
• Manage budget, schedule, scope, quality and risk on multiple concurrent projects
• Produce project status reports for a wide audience, including executive leadership
• Collaborate effectively with internal & external project team members and stakeholders
• Support project delivery improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of the technology project management practice & community

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline and 4 years of experience in a project management role in an information technology environment OR a post-secondary diploma in an IT-related discipline and 6 years of experience in a project management role in an information technology environment
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying predictive and adaptive project management methodologies, standards and techniques in an information technology environment
• Demonstrated competencies in budget and timeline management, scope and risk management, as well as demonstrated skills in timely decision making, prioritizing and delegating work and dealing with changing priorities
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions & presentations, provide consultation & advice, build client relationships and adapt to audiences’ needs
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, schedule and execute work assignments
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff, including the ability to provide effective team building and work direction to assigned team members
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, an equivalent alternative designation, or demonstrable progress towards such certification is desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, as well as other Microsoft or Google productivity tools, is desirable
• Demonstrate 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 (http://bit.ly/3bH2Ztv)
• 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 (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w)
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID 19-Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.

For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt).

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $52.593 - $67.032 (Hourly); $92,655.720 - $118,093.630 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: KM/KC

Classification Title: IT Project Manager
Posting Date: Jul 14, 2022
Closing Date: Jul 28, 2022 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Union: CSU 52
Department: Open City and Technology
Work Location(s): Century Place, 15th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3

Salary (CAD): $52.593 - $67.032 (Hourly); $92,655.720 - $118,093.630 (Annually)