Senior IT Project Manager
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Job Location:
Sherbrooke - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Project Manager II is a strategic leadership role within the Business Relationship and Project Management Branch reporting to the Project Management Office. This position is accountable for overseeing complex high-impact projects and programs with significant ITS components across Strathcona County. The role drives enterprise-wide initiatives that align with organizational priorities foster innovation and deliver measurable value.
This role provides mentorship to project teams champions project management best practices and ensures alignment with corporate strategies. The position leads cross-departmental collaboration manages interdependencies across multiple projects and proactively mitigates risks to ensure successful delivery.
If youre excited about using technology to improve how we work wed love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the establishment implementation and evaluation of procedures and protocols for complex technology initiatives
- Develop detailed project charters plans and timelines and manage entire project life cycles including software/vendor procurement risk resources budget and change management
- Gather and document business requirements determine solution options and translate into technical requirements including business process re-engineering exercises as applicable
- Coordinate and support execution and implementation efforts including detailed requirements testing data migration and integration components
- Lead and manage project team members by assigning tasks setting goals and demonstrating dependability flexibility teamwork and leadership skills
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies to optimize resources and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery
- Proactively manage risks identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies
- Provide expert recommendations that influence decisions across departments and programs
- Ensure operations evolve and adopt best practices continuously improve service delivery and align with the latest industry standards and technological advancements
- Ensure that clients receive technical support of ITS services developing procedures creating reporting mechanisms and working with application & data custodians and departmental representatives to enhance information systems and promote end-user self-sufficiency
- Implement and monitor controls that meet audit requirements ensuring compliance with ITS policies and maintaining robust security measures
Qualificationsand Skills:
- Degree in Computer Science Business Administration or another related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience in an IT environment; or a Diploma in Technology or Business with a minimum of 7 years of directly related IT experience primarily focused on project management services
- Minimum of 6 years Project Management experience on Information Technology projects in a large corporation or public sector
- ITIL Foundation Certification and PMI PMP is required
- Prosci Change Management certification will be considered an asset
- PMI certifications in Program Management PMO Portfolio Management or equivalent would be considered an asset
- Experience leveraging AI automation and data analytics for project delivery optimization would be considered an asset
- Proven experience leading projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban SAFe) in enterprise environments would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience in the establishment implementation and evaluation of IT PMO methodologies standards processes and templates with a focus on aligning project delivery with organizational strategy and governance frameworks
- Proven ability to supervise professionals influence decision-making and provide expert-level recommendations that shape the direction of programs and services
- Strong ability to manage time and multiple concurrent priorities efficiently and effectively; strong and well-developed planning organization and leadership skills
- Strong business acumen interpersonal and communication skills; ability to maintain professional working relationships at all levels of management and departmental staff; ability to chair effective meetings
- Strong writing skills to produce professional quality communication material suited to its purpose and audience; ability to develop and present formal/informal recommendations
- Experience working in a Microsoft based environment
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Information Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Leadership skills
- Organizational Skill
- Business Process Skill
- Communication
- Information Security
- Project Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Team Player Spirit
- Problem Solving Skills
About Company
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community made up of the urban ar
