Senior Project Manager leading ERP modernization and complex enterprise initiatives at the University of Alberta. Aligning strategic projects, budgets, stakeholders, governance, and change management.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of large-scale, cross-functional, high-visibility projects
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans aligned with University strategic priorities
Oversee project budgets, financial forecasts, and risk management strategies
Manage complex stakeholder relationships and facilitate decision-making across departments and governance bodies
Ensure project documentation, reporting, and communications meet EPMO and institutional standards
Align project outcomes with the University’s strategic plans and enterprise portfolio
Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and resource conflicts affecting portfolio delivery
Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and templates
Provide input into prioritization and sequencing of enterprise initiatives
Lead change management planning and execution for adoption of new processes, technologies, or organizational changes
Facilitate communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, progress reports, and recommendations
Mentor and coach Project Managers and Project Coordinators within the EPMO
Promote professional project management practices and tools across the University
Requirements
University degree at the undergraduate level in a relevant discipline, such as business administration or project management, or equivalent experience
8–10 years of progressive project management experience, including large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations or major enterprise system transformations
Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and resources in a complex, matrixed organization
Advanced skills in project planning, risk management, and performance measurement
Strong business acumen with the ability to link project outcomes to institutional strategy
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to navigate complex governance structures and competing priorities
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and SharePoint
Demonstrated success executing project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum
Experience with project management tools and software such as Visio, Lucidchart, and Project
Experience in higher education or a public-sector environment preferred
PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification is an asset
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Initial two-year appointment
Hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-person work
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