Job Description

Imagine being the driving force behind projects that keep Edmonton moving, clean, and safe. We're looking for an independent, strategic, and proactive Project Management Analyst to join our Mobility Infrastructure Services (MIS) team within Parks and Road Services. You will be essential in leading and executing section projects from initiation to completion, which includes developing comprehensive project charters and business cases. A core function of this role is to provide expert project management, communications, and report writing support for key Mobility Infrastructure Services (MIS) such as District SNIC, Active Pathway Removal, Spring Sweep and Reactive Sanitation; with support to other MIS programs and priorities, as deemed necessary. As a link between strategic plans and current policies, your work will be crucial in delivering various reports, including Council reports, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with all internal and external partners. This role champions the City's Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Integrated, Accountable, and Excellent by focusing on continuous improvement.
What will you do?

• Take projects from initiation to completion, independently managing cross-functional initiatives and applying established escalation protocols
• Create strategic business cases to justify business needs (including analysis of options, costs, and risks), and translate those into comprehensive project documents like project charters, project plans, Gantt charts, status reports, and project close-out/lessons learned documents; may include completing a large internal and/or public engagement component
• Manage Partnerships and Communications: Serve as a central liaison for project teams, ensuring clear, consistent communication and acting as the main point of contact for internal and external collaborators
• You will lead the development of an annual Communications Planning Calendar and manage program-specific email accounts, ensuring timely updates and accuracy of all communication platforms (Web, email, text, 311 etc.) for the Section
• Lead the development of various reports--including Council, Policy, and Environmental--by interpreting datasets into easily digested qualitative and visual reporting. This involves synthesizing complex data from multiple sources and engaging subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop accurate insights and recommendations; creation of charts, tables, graphics and visual representations
• Formulate a project team with approval from employee Supervisor(s), chair project meetings and ensure team deliverables are completed in a timely manner with appropriate input, expertise and approvals/reviews
• Apply a strong working knowledge of Infrastructure Field Operations (like snow and ice control, sweep, and sanitation programs) to provide meaningful recommendations to decision-makers
• Support Operational Alignment: Handover ongoing operational outcomes of projects to the appropriate teams, and ensure council decisions are incorporated into the section's work planning and reporting frameworks
• Lead the preparation and submission of funding/grant application for the Section

Qualifications

• University degree in science, engineering, business administration, statistics, mathematics, commerce, political science or equivalent supporting education/training in organizational development, leadership, process improvements, business analytics, strategic planning, change management or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, research, strategic thinking, report writing, business case development, supporting the facilitation of multi-partner technical or policy-setting groups or committees, and expertise in standardization, strategic policy development, and/or relationship management

Assets:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Change Management certification (e.g., ADKAR)

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated understanding of project management and change management processes, principles, and practices
• Strong analytical skills and experience in locating, collecting, and analyzing complex data to prepare meaningful, concise reports. Ability to write for external audiences and translate technical information for a non-technical audience
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure Field Operations (e.g., snow and ice control) and/or Mobility Network Maintenance (e.g., road and sidewalk maintenance) to provide meaningful operational and policy recommendations
• Lead the preparation and submission of funding and grant applications for the section
• Develop plans for monitoring, reviewing, and revising approved project outcomes to ensure successful execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Advanced computer skills, including Google applications, web-based communications, and groupware
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance

Work Environment:

• Note: This position ?may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ?with ?the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits .
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.
Salary Range: $47.353 - $ 59.833 (Hourly); $98,873.06 - $124,931.30 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: PO/VH
.Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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