At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects, manage teams, and ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving strategic projects and leading diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in IT project management with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Core Responsibilities
- Stakeholder & Scope Management: Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
- Execution & Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
- Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
- Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement.
Requirements
- Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
- Professional Experience: 6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change; 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
- Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
- Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
- Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform “week one” discovery to identify hidden risks.
- Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
- Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than “busy work.”
- Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
- Tool Agnostic: Proficient across multiple platforms.
- High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long-term rapport.
- Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.
Project Manager in Calgary employer: Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)
At Black & Veatch, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our O&M Operations Project Manager role offers not only competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also the chance to work on impactful power generation projects in a hybrid environment. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values your expertise and supports your career development while making a difference in the energy sector.
Contact Details:
Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager in Calgary
Stakeholder Management
Project Scope Definition
Quality Management
Resource Allocation
Budget Oversight
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Data-Driven Reporting
