Job Description

Project Manager (IT) - Senior

Rate: CAD $80, CAD $100 per hour

Contract:24 months (with potential 12-month extension)

Location: Hybrid- occasional onsite meetings in downtown Edmonton

We are seeking a senior project manager to provide senior-level project leadership, coordination, and oversight for multiple concurrent eHealth initiatives supporting ministry priorities.

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for managing complex IT and digital health projects from initiation through execution, ensuring that project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met. The resource will lead the development of project charters, plans, schedules, and governance structures; coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement; and oversee documentation, risk/issue management, and project reporting to executive leadership. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to navigate competing priorities, anticipate risks, and support clear decision-making.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience leading complex IT or eHealth projects within the Canadian health system, ideally with familiarity with Alberta's stakeholder, provider, and regulatory landscape. Experience working with senior and executive-level stakeholders in politically sensitive or multi-jurisdictional environments is considered an asset. The resource must be able to interpret business priorities, integrate technical and operational considerations, and produce high-quality project materials for decision-makers.

Must Have

Demonstrated experience in developing integrated plans, portfolio and project reporting and communicating progress to senior executives Demonstrated experience leading healthcare portfolios or initiatives of similar size and complexity. Experience assisting clients to execute strategies with technology, process, organizational design and IT operations. Experience in the development of project documents for a wide variety of initiatives and projects (strategic, business improvement, information technology, etc.). Experience supporting and collaborating directly with stakeholders, external (public users) and internal business areas. Ability to co-ordinate and communicate necessary information well to all clients. Experience working with cross-functional teams to understand detailed requirements and align the design to product vision and user needs. Senior leadership experience defining project scope, goals and deliverables such as roadmaps, governance, briefing notes, and business cases that support project goals in collaboration with business stakeholders. Experience leading project governance, change management and communication activities.

Nice to Have

Demonstrated experience with data integration between clinical applications in the Canadian eHealth environment. Demonstrated experience working as a Change Manager on a large complex custom software application development project in an environment of similar size and complexity to the Government of Alberta. Experience in the analysis, development, and integration of complex IT systems. Experience in understanding complex businesses questions and framing the right analytical question to solve a business problem.

Why Apply Through Us

As a recruiting partner, we connect top IT talent with impactful government projects. You'll gain:

Exposure to enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives Opportunities to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies Competitive contract terms and professional growth

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or send your resume to: recruitment@shabech.ca

Please include three professional references where similar work was performed. List your most recent reference first.

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About Shabech Consulting

Shabech Consulting specializes in Business and IT consulting, strategic staffing, and project management services. Our mission is to help organizations achieve efficiency, innovation, and measurable results by connecting them with exceptional talent and tailored solutions.

We take a collaborative approach to understanding each client's unique challenges and delivering strategies that create real impact. Whether supporting complex digital projects, providing specialized resources, or optimizing operations, we are committed to excellence.

As a trusted partner across multiple industries, Shabech Consulting helps organizations turn strategy into action and achieve their goals with confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $80.00-$100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6