Senior Project Manager – IT

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the IT Facility Projects Manager North Region, the Senior Project Manager is responsible to manage projects and project teams through the project management life cycle. This includes architecture and planning, implementation, project close-out and transition to operations. The incumbent represents IT as a single point of contact on assigned infrastructure projects for the IT Facility portfolio. General Position Information: Project work is of an advanced nature and complexity requiring general knowledge of diverse IT disciplines to deliver IT solutions. Develops work plans and schedules and monitors assigned IT project resources to remain on schedule, retain project scope and remain within budget allotments. Solves a range of complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing or new solutions. Able to lead several projects concurrently with varying degrees of complexity. Works independently; with guidance in only the most complex situations. Works closely with hospital facility and maintenance staff, Capital Management and IT Internal Sponsors and acts as a single point of contact for IT project services and requirements. Works to manage and direct IT project resources (e.g. Telecom, Network, Telehealth, Clinical Support Services, Application Teams), to remain on schedule, retain project scope and remain within budget allotments. Communicates, manages expectations and represents the organization’s interests to internal and external stakeholders; may work directly with external vendors. Responsible for reporting status, budget and other updates as required to the organization/stakeholders. There is an opportunity to work at alternate locations within the province of Alberta; please speak with the hiring manager at the time of interview.

Description:
Requires knowledge and experience in either Information Technology or construction projects. Identifies resources needed, secures project resources by following the approved intake processes. Works cohesively with assigned resources to validate project requirements, solicits feedback on best practices and coordinates activities between resource team, project sponsors and user groups. Monitors the project’s progress against standards, timelines, plans and budget, actively identifying and resolving issues within policies and guidelines. Escalates project issues in accordance to the approved project governance as appropriate. Facilitates project team meetings. Approves team resource time in Project and Portfolio Management Software (AHS PPM). Works with project resources and user groups as a liaison – invites project resources to meetings as required, gathers input and recommendations, validates requirements, obtains cost estimates, etc. Controls and tracks expenditures against approved budget for projects with approved budget allocations. Monitors deliverables and project milestones. Ensures adherence to AHS quality standards and PMO methodology. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables, when applicable. Post implementation review and closure of the project according to the PMO methodology. Requests closure of PPM project file. Works closely with BAS-IT to finalize financials to project closure.

Classification: Senior Project Manager – IT

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: IT Facility Projects

Primary Location: CN Tower

Negotiable Location: Provincial

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-JUL-2022

Date Available: 15-AUG-2022

Temporary End Date: 15-AUG-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $36.68

Maximum Salary: $62.91

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or IT Polytechnic Certificate, with plans towards working on a project management designation. A minimum of 7-10 years of project experience working in an IT environment. Advanced knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies.

Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Able to work in onsite in all health care facilities. Construction knowledge is an asset. Familiar with construction and renovation projects is preferred.