Project Director

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Registries Modernization Team is implementing modern innovative human-centric and sustainable solutions to deliver registry services to Albertans.

For the Land Titles Registry this involves replacing legacy applications with the Alberta Registry for Land Online (ARLO) system. We are seeking a Product Director to lead business transformation activities oversee modernization initiatives and deliver digital solutions that enhance client and employee experiences.

Program Context

The Land Titles Registry operates under the Land Titles Act and the Torrens System of land registration. The Government of Alberta maintains custody of all original titles documents and plans ensuring the validity and security of registered land title information.

Registries Evolution is working with the Land Titles Office to move away from paper-based processes and toward cloud-based digital services focusing on innovation improved client service and better user experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Transformation & Leadership

Lead transformation activities and oversee multiple interrelated projects within the Land Titles Registries Modernization program.
Manage and support Product Owners to align structures and processes for engaging staff in identifying modernization opportunities.
Ensure divisional policies and programs align with digitization objectives.
Provide recommendations to executive leadership and governance bodies.
Develop strategies to replace high-risk legacy systems in alignment with the multi-year roadmap.

2. Delivery of Modernized Solutions

Direct the design and implementation of digital solutions replacing enterprise legacy systems.
Oversee product progress costs and reporting (status reports contractor deliverables timesheets).
Coordinate evaluation activities to measure outcomes such as cost savings operational efficiency and service improvements.
Provide day-to-day oversight of Product Owners and professional staff.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Technology and Innovation to define short- medium- and long-term roadmaps.
Ensure logically sequenced incremental delivery of modernized solutions.

3. Risk Management

Conduct risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies.
Identify barriers to change and provide recommendations to leadership and governance committees.

4. Advisory & Oversight

Provide expert advice on Land Titles modernization options including impacts on scope budget and timelines.
Guide and monitor teams to ensure effective execution of modernization strategies.

Requirements

Must Have

Demonstrated experience with applications providing services to Land Titles registries.
Proven management and oversight expertise ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.

Should Have

Deep subject-matter expertise in Land Titles services in Alberta.
Strong results-driven and independent working style.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation regulations and policies.
Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and decomposition principles.
Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Model

Remote role with occasional in-person meetings or work sessions in Alberta (up to 4 times per year).
Standard hours: 08:15 16:30 Alberta time Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Travel time and expenses are the responsibility of the resource.

Duration & Payment

Initial term with possible 12-month extension.
Payment terms: Net 30.
Rate must be inclusive of overhead equipment and administrative costs.

Overview The Registries Modernization Team is implementing modern innovative human-centric and sustainable solutions to deliver registry services to Albertans. For the Land Titles Registry this involves replacing legacy applications with the Alberta Registry for Land Online (ARLO) system. We are see...