Job Title: Senior IS Project Manager

Job Level: IT-D
Date Posted: October 1, 2024
Closing Date: October 20, 2024
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Category: Internal/External

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Summary:

AltaLink's Security & Information Services (S&IS) Department is currently looking for Senior IS Project Managers who will be responsible for effectively delivering a large, complex program made up of several S&IS projects. The position is full time based out of the Calgary office, and will report to the Director, S&IS Capital Project Delivery or their delegate.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage simultaneous IT projects from $5M and higher from initiation to closing.
• Manage one or more programs of projects, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule and budget and human resources within the program.
• Manage overall cost, quality, schedule, scope, human resources and change management to meet the project objectives.
• Manage and communicate with project team members, consultants, project sponsors and managers on project scope, objectives, accountabilities and commitments.
• Report project status, finances, schedule and risks to all sponsors, stakeholders and management.
• Manage the development of project documentation requirements in accordance with IT Project Management Framework based on PMI, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), audit and Bill 198 requirements.
• Provide assistance to junior project managers to address project and business problems.
• Provide mentoring to junior project managers to build skills and knowledge.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and changing priorities on a daily basis.
• Assign work to staff, provide feedback and input on performance reviews.
• Development of organizational change management strategies for IT and for individual projects.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and other stakeholders as well as other IT projects.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in several areas of IT operations with a focus on databases, programming, web development and/or integration.
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years of proven project management experience managing complex and cross-functional projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent certification or very significant project management experience in lieu.

• Proven ability/experience in above noted responsibilities.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving and mentoring skills.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills including presentations, teaching and coaching.
• Ability to express complex project concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of Project Management best practices (PMI).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Change Management best practices.
• Strong customer service focus with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members, stakeholders and management.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with all levels of the organization through intuitive business insight and personal credibility; this includes the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes.
• IT methodology and/or process implementation background.
• Demonstrated ability in using MS Project, MS Project Server and MS Portfolio Server.
• Demonstrated ability in using MS Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• SAP experience would be an asset.
• Proven track record of good attendance.

Notes:

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).

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For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs