Project Manager (Procurement Systems)

Recrute Action•Edmonton, AB

13d•CA$105 - CA$115•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a major digital transformation initiative driving modernization across procurement, ERP, and enterprise systems within a large public sector environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact IT projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
Active PMP or PGMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute is considered an asset.
6 years of experience in a project management role.
6 years of experience defining project scope and goals in collaboration with business stakeholders.
6 years of experience developing project deliverables, including project charters and business cases.
6 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
4 years of experience developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships across organizations.
4 years of experience making recommendations on highly technical and complex issues.
4 years of experience working with software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
4 years of experience managing large and complex custom software implementation projects.
4 years of experience working within an enterprise architecture environment.
4 years of experience working in or for the public sector.
4 years of senior leadership experience within the public sector, ideally in Canada.
4 years of experience leading IT solutions initiatives involving multiple teams.
Ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot issues, and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to manage stress and conflict effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
Ability to communicate project progress closely with key stakeholders.
Availability to lead frequent daily face-to-face meetings with clients and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Active PMP or PGMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage complex Procurement system projects spanning contract-to-pay, procure-to-pay, and source-to-contract processes.
Manage complex Human Resources Information System (HRIS) projects in compliance with public sector policies and guidelines.
Manage Budgeting and Forecasting system projects across the fiscal year lifecycle, preferably within an SAP environment.
Document briefing notes and project status reports for Executive Steering Committees at the ministerial level.
Manage project resources efficiently to achieve project goals.
Compile project charters and business or project plans to support project activities and ensure business objectives and data integrity.
Manage projects involving business requirements documentation, solution design, and delivery of IT solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Assist with recommendations related to resource requirements, dependencies, policy implications, and project methodologies.
Produce and package deliverables for presentations to internal support teams, steering committees, and project stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects, project resources, and governance activities simultaneously.
Work with project sponsors to maintain effective communication and escalate risks when required.
Maintain client satisfaction and foster strong stakeholder relationships to support successful outcomes.
Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define project objectives, scope, timelines, budgets, risks, benefits, and resource requirements.
Work with project sponsors and the project management office to establish project structures with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Document and report project progress against objectives, milestones, budgets, and resources while facilitating issue and risk resolution.
Develop project schedules, estimate resource requirements, monitor work plans, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Provide guidance to project resources regarding priorities and timely task completion.
Develop related requirements documentation as needed.
Assess project outcomes with project sponsors and identify opportunities for improvement on future initiatives.
Provide leadership and support to business and project teams requiring change management and communication assistance.
Work within project management office standards and contribute to the definition of new standards when required.