Job Description

Department: Corporate Operations Position summary The Director, Enterprise Project Management & Change Excellence is responsible for Travel Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s overall project (portfolio and program) management function and ensures that the organization\xe2\x80\x99s projects, programs, and structured work efforts are relevant and add value to the strategy of the organization. Reporting into the SVP, Chief Financial Officer, the role will be expected to establish a fit-for-purpose and value-driven project methodology that can be applied to both IT and non-IT projects. Overseeing financial planning and budget tracking within the portfolios, the Director will be responsible for multi-level project reporting tailored for a diverse audience comprised of the board of directors, senior executives and various project and program working groups. Change excellence plays a big part in the success in this role and this role will be responsible for the development and stewardship of change management processes, tools, and methods. The role will provide strategic engagement at a senior level to ensure projects deliver desired outcomes, interdependencies are recognized and managed, and decisions made on projects are in the best interests of the organization. The Director will manage change integration and transition of projects to business-as-usual activities. Success Measures: In the first year the successful candidate will be relied on to articulate core services of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) (i.e., it\xe2\x80\x99s mandate) and build relationships with its key stakeholders to establish consensus on the core services with senior leadership and business partners. They will assess and develop a talent plan for the EMPO (team configuration, internal talent assessment, outsourced vendor partner review) as well as provide ongoing coaching and mentoring. The successful individual will complete enterprise project dashboards and portfolio views and lead the development of EPMO processes, including a review of frameworks, templates, and checklists. This office will enable a new way of working for Travel Alberta and gaining stakeholder buy-in, promoting the benefits, influencing change, and managing culture impacts will be critical to the successful introduction of this office/ business unit. What you need

• Minimum 15 years progressively responsible work experience leading a PMO or in senior program or portfolio delivery role
• Experience with implementing a project management methodology, and a background in multiple project delivery methodologies (i.e., Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in program and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) or PRINCE2 methodology and its application across varied project lifecycles.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince 2) is preferred to be active, but not required.
• Professional certification in management of project portfolios (MoP) considered an asset.
• Professional certification in change management is considered an asset.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to communicate the EPMO vision, provide robust challenge and inspire and motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• Proven collaborative approach in engaging and influencing stakeholders involved in the project delivery model.
• Effective negotiation and problem resolution skills, with the ability to build relationships across varied stakeholder groups including Executive levels.
• Solid client-facing communication skills and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Travel Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s core values of excellence, teamwork, innovation, trust, and collaboration and inspires the same in others.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do Leadership, Governance and Execution

• Contributes to the development of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s business strategy
• Facilitates among organizational leadership a consensus around the mission and vision of EPMO and Change Excellence to foster a project-and-change management culture and mindset, aligning with business strategy and culture
• Provides strategic advice to leadership regarding business solutions, and project portfolio management
• Effectively manages risk and compliance issues
• Ensures project visibility (regular status reports, shared dashboards, stakeholder communication)
• Execution of short to mid-term roadmap of enterprise initiatives and projects and how the organization will achieve the strategic goals
• Prioritizes projects based on the value it brings to the organization
• Effectively manages project integration (delivery, tasks, and stakeholders)
• Regularly engages with Senior Leaders and communicated the milestones and impacts of projects

Internal Processes, Technology and Data

• Define and implement project delivery strategy, methodologies, standards, and tools, to provide consistency of project implementation
• Standardizes and regularly evaluates PMO structure, policies, procedures, and processes
• Integrates EPMO processes across business functions (IT, Procurement, HR)
• Adapts different project management tools, methodologies, and practices to based outcomes of the project and needs of the team
• Drives measurement management and outcome-driven culture (i.e., develops, or aligns to a value creation/realization framework)
• Provides formal assurance on the quality of processes, methodology, approaches, and structure
• Adopts digital tools that enhances collaboration and communication
• Uses data to make evidence-based decisions
• Focuses on implementing Cloud-Based, Real-Time tools using methodology and practices in alignment with industry standards and best practices

Culture of Change Adaptability

• Develops change management methodology and tools
• Leads with agility to adapt as strategy shifts and fosters a culture where change is expected and welcomed
• Optimizes resources among projects, providing visibility into the status of those resources for proper investment, workload, and capacity planning
• Accurately assesses the scale of change taking place within the organization at any one time
• Builds and supports a network of change managers
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to project and change managers
• Strengthens internal learning through creating communities of practice and knowledge management

Analytics, Measurement and Reporting

• Develops predictive insights to enable more accurate forecasting and smarter decision-making
• Defines and implements key performance indicators for the measurement and reporting of projects
• Consistently measures and reviews enterprise project performance
• Develops and facilitates a robust Project/Program reporting structure (including reports, dashboards, and other forms of stakeholder communication)
• Provides tangible, repeatable, long-term benefits to the organization
• Fully aligns initiatives and KPIs to the broader organizations critical strategic and change goals

Other information This position is based in Calgary, Alberta Employment status: Full-time permanent Closing date: March 1st, 2023 If you have the qualifications to succeed in this role, please submit a cover letter, resume and your salary expectations on our Career Centre, Working at Travel Alberta | Travel Alberta If applicable, please indicate the name of the Travel Alberta team member who referred you to this role. If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. Our team and benefits The Travel Alberta team is made up of 80 passionate individuals who work collaboratively as we lead the way in the Canadian tourism industry as a destination management organization. We aim to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that is representative of the population we serve, where everyone is valued and respected, and where each team member can contribute as their full self to Travel Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s objectives. We want our business to represent the ways in which we value all voices and perspectives, from who we partner with, to the diversity of those we reflect in our marketing and the people we hire to be on our team. As team member at Travel Alberta, you will receive an excellent benefits package through Sun Life including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, long-term disability, a generous flexible spending account and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This position also offers competitive paid time off, participation in a defined benefit plan with theManagement Employees Pension Plan (MEPP), parking onsite, team member awards and recognition and a flexible hybrid work environment \xe2\x80\x93 our head office in Calgary is in the Inglewood area, close to many local restaurants, businesses, fitness facilities, parks, and walking trails. This individual will also and be a part of Travel Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s learning and development program which has a focus and commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and sustainability, while fostering individual career development to help our team members achieve their goals. About Travel Alberta Tourism is a major driver of Alberta\'s economy. And it\'s not just front-line tourism businesses that play a role. A diverse range of industries and jobs across the province benefit from travellers who come to Alberta. Travel Albertais the destination management organization of the Government of Alberta. We promote Alberta as a desirable place to travel, live, work, play, invest and learn. Working with businesses throughout the province, we capitalize on Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s breathtaking landscapes and world-class hospitality to develop memorable experiences for visitors to enjoy, in all regions, year-round. Our work directly and indirectly benefits our province, driving visitation and revenue, diversifying the economy, providing jobs, encouraging economic investment, and enhancing quality of life for Albertans and their communities. Established as a Crown corporation on April 1, 2009, we operate under the authority of the Travel Alberta Act within the Ministry of Forestry, Parks and Tourism. To learn more about Travel Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and programs visit industry.travelalberta.com. If you\'re passionate about helping this province prosper and want to be part of an award-winning organization with strong corporate values, energetic team members and a great culture, Travel Alberta is the destination for you. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed with the strictest of confidentiality. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation for this position?
• Why are you interested in working at Travel Alberta?
• How many years of experience do you have in a similar role?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB Application deadline: 2023-03-01