Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (Non-IT)

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta (Onsite)

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (1-hour lunch), excluding provincial holidays.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Alignment

Adhere to PMO-defined standards, processes, and methodologies. Collaborate with the PMO to develop new standards where gaps exist. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, documentation guidelines, and approval workflows.

2. Planning & Initiation

Work with program areas to prepare: Project proposals Project charters Scope documents Detailed project plans and artifacts Establish roles, responsibilities, decision-making structures, and communication plans. Identify milestones, deliverables, dependencies, success measures, and resource requirements.

3. Project Execution & Oversight

Manage project scope, timelines, budget, quality, and performance indicators. Oversee day-to-day activities to ensure timely and quality execution. Contribute to creating deliverables such as research, surveys, analysis, and reports. Conduct status meetings and issue structured progress updates.

4. Stakeholder Management

Lead meetings, working groups, and steering committees. Facilitate clear communication between sponsors, committees, stakeholders, and the PMO. Document changes and coordinate approval processes. Communicate impacts of changes in a structured, transparent manner.

5. Risk, Issues & Change Management

Proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities. Develop mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution. Provide support with business analysis, change management, and communication planning.

6. Closeout & Transition

Manage project closure activities including: Deliverable handover Documentation archiving Post-implementation review Assess project outcomes and identify areas for improvement. Capture lessons learned and share with PMO leadership.

Working Conditions

Fully onsite position based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Security Requirements

Standard criminal record check required prior to start date (provided at no cost by the Province).

Mandatory Training (Post-Hire)

Includes but is not limited to:

FOIP (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) Security & Cybersecurity Information Management Respect in the Workplace Additional required or optional training as assigned

Anticipated Interview Timeline

Interviews are expected to begin

November 27th

(subject to change).

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply by sending the following documents:

Updated resume Relevant certificates or supporting documents Availability and earliest start date

Send Applications To:

amisha@upstaff.ca

upstaffrecruiter@upstaff.ca

resumes@upstaff.zohorecruitmail.ca

For More Information, Contact:

647-794-8009

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00-$80.00 per hour