Project Manager IT - Senior

Project Name:
Cloud Migration
Cloud Service Enhancements
Platform Enhancements

Scope:
Cloud Platform Services supports the GOAs fully integrated Cloud products Cloud landing zones and M365 services that enable APS staff to work more collaboratively and efficiently as they deliver valuable programs and services to Albertans. The Cloud Platform Services area is also responsible for the continuous service improvement and continuous service development of those services and products.

Reporting to the Director Cloud Platform Services the Project Manager resource will provide the planning coordinating development documenting and delivery of multiple M365 and Cloud related projects from the analysis phase through to the implementation phase. The Senior Project Manager may also be involved in managing other team members and providing program governance as required.

The project manager will review and understand departmental and corporate policies business rules data requirements and supporting system processes and ensure the objectives and schedules align with GoA goals and objectives.

This Project Manager will provide recommendations including details of resource requirements dependencies interdependencies policy implications pertaining to internal/external influences and the methodology to be applied.

This resource will have working knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure environments including general concepts of workstation/server hardware software build and push strategies and a general understanding of lineofbusiness applications and architectures. The resource must have a sound understanding of IT Change and Communication Management and User Acceptance Testing frameworks. We require this resource to have excellent communications skills both written and verbal. A proven ability to function on an individual basis and in a team environment is essential. Resources awareness of existing GoA and department IT policies procedures standards guidelines and practices is an asset.

Duties:

Responsible for the coordination and completion of IT projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines assigns responsibilities and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Builds and maintains working relationships with team members vendors and other departments involved in the projects. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.

Compile project charters and business/project plans to support activities including the most suitable approach to be used in the development of each applicable project to ensure business objectives and data integrity are achieved.
Manage project(s) that will document business requirements design and deliver IT solutions that are compliant with and contribute to the Ministries enterprise architecture.
Assist with the development of recommendations including providing details of resource requirements dependencies interdependencies policy implications pertaining to internal/external influences and the methodology to be applied.
Produce and package deliverables for presentation to various internal support teams steering committee and other project stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects project resources and project governance.
Work with project sponsors to ensure that effective project communication exists through the duration of the project including escalation of risks as required.
Take responsibility for ongoing client satisfaction manage peerlevel client relationships and overcome hurdles to ensure winwin solutions.
Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a welldefined project plan that clearly states the project s objectives scope assumptions timeline resource requirements risks benefits and budget.
Work with project sponsors and the project management office to develop a project organization structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders.
Document and report project status against established objectives milestones budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues and risks.
Develop project schedule plans and strategies estimate resource requirements develop and monitor work plans and take corrective action for completion of project tasks.
Provide guidance to project resources in establishing work priorities and prompt delivery of project tasks.
Develop as required related requirements documentation.
In collaboration with project sponsors assess whether the project achieved stated outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement for future similar projects.
Provide leadership and assistance to business and project teams that require change management and communication support.
Work within the standards defined by the project management office and in the absence of standards work with the project management office to define new standards.

Equipment requirements:
It is preferred if resource has their own equipment though GoA will provide laptop if necessary.

Working Hours:
Standard Hours of work are 08:15 16:30 Alberta time Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the Province
Work must be done from within Alberta due to network and data security issues.
It is anticipated the role will be 100% remote however in the event of an onsite meeting the GoA does not pay for travel to attend onsite meetings nor any expenses related to relocation commuting housing/accommodation food/drink.

Notes on Location:
Resource will work remotely though must be available for onsite meetings when required.

Onsite meetings include but are not limited to strategic architectural and technical discussions meeting with team members senior managers directors executive directors and business clients. Frequency of meeting could be up to 34 times per month.

Incumbency:
Previously this role was filled by a contractor however for this and all other opportunities the Ministry seeks the best person to fill the role.

Standard Background check required
The Supplier shall prior to commencement of the Services provide the Province on its request and at no cost to the Province with criminal record checks.

Mandatory Training Courses:
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Security awareness training. There may also be some optional courses as well.

Anticipated Interviews dates
will be held between March 2127
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request

Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 20%
Resource Qualifications: 20%
Interview Process: 60%

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