Job Description

Description

Our Client is seeking one (1) Senior IT Project Manager to provide senior-level project leadership, coordination, and oversight for multiple concurrent eHealth initiatives supporting 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.


This resource will primarily work remotely; however, this role is considered Hybrid as the resource may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in office with reasonable notice from the Province (potentially every few months). Travel time and expenses are not reimbursable. When working remotely, all data must remain within Canada. The expectation is for the resource to work 8 hours per day, attend meetings during business hours, and be available to respond to inquiries as needed. Must be Canadian Citizen to apply.

Skills

eHealth, Change Management, Project Management, Communication

Type

Contract

Experience Required/Mandatory Skills

Demonstrated experience in developing integrated plans, portfolio and project reporting and communicating progress to senior executives. (8+ years) Demonstrated experience leading healthcare portfolios or initiatives of similar size and complexity. (5+ years) Experience assisting clients to execute strategies with technology, process, organizational design and IT operations. (5+ years) Experience in the development of project documents for a wide variety of initiatives and projects (strategic, business improvement, information technology, etc.). (8+ years) 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. (8+ years) Experience working with cross-functional teams to understand detailed requirements and align the design to product vision and user needs. (8+ years) 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. (5+ years) Experience leading project governance, change management and communication activities. (8+ years)

Nice To Have Skills

Demonstrated experience with data integration between clinical applications in the Canadian eHealth environment. (3+ years) 3 years Demonstrated experience working as a Change Manager on a large complex custom software application development project in a large and complex environment. (5+ years) Experience in the analysis, development, and integration of complex IT systems. (5+ years) Experience in understanding complex businesses questions and framing the right analytical question to solve a business problem. (5+ years)

Location

Edmonton/Hybrid

Work Environment

2 years with 1 possible 6-month extension

Hourly Rate

Negotiable