GOAPR934 - Project Manager (IT) - Senior (Edmonton)

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for the Government of Alberta to lead Cloud Platform Services (CPS) projects including Artificial Intelligence (AI), M365, and Cloud landing zones . This is a remote role based in Edmonton, AB , with occasional onsite meetings (travel not reimbursed by GoA). Role Description - Job Title: GOAPRDJP00000934 – Project Manager (IT) – Senior - Client: Government of Alberta (GoA) - Work Location: 7000 – 113 ST, Edmonton, AB – Remote (occasional onsite meetings may be required) - Start Date: 01‑Jun‑2026 - End Date: 30‑Jun‑2027 - Business Days: 274 - Hours: 7.25 hours/day - Maximum Extension: 12 months - Reporting To: Director, Cloud Platform Services - Application Deadline: Thursday, 28 May 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Contacts - - Mandatory Documents - Updated Resume in Word format - Skills Matrix and References - Expected hourly rate - Visa status - LinkedIn ID Role Overview The Senior Project Manager will plan, coordinate, develop, document, and deliver multiple AI, M365, and Cloud‑related projects from analysis through implementation for the Cloud Platform Services area. This team supports GoA’s fully integrated cloud products, cloud landing zones, and M365 services , enabling Alberta Public Service (APS) staff to work more collaboratively and efficiently. You will manage project resources and governance , ensure alignment with GoA goals and enterprise architecture , and act as a key liaison between business, IT, vendors, and leadership . Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery - Compile project charters and business/project plans, selecting the most suitable approach for each project to meet business objectives and data integrity. - Manage projects that document business requirements, design, and deliver IT solutions aligned with the Ministry’s enterprise architecture. - Develop project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans, and take corrective action to complete tasks on time. - Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize project progress. - Document and report project status against objectives, milestones, budget, and resources, and facilitate tracking and closure of issues and risks. Governance, Stakeholder Management & Communication - Manage multiple projects, project resources, and project governance. - Work with project sponsors to ensure effective project communication throughout the project, including escalation of risks as required. - Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a well‑defined project plan that clearly states: - Objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline - Resource requirements, risks, benefits, and budget - Work with sponsors and the Project Management Office (PMO) to develop a project organization structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. - Produce and package deliverables for presentation to internal support teams, steering committee, and other stakeholders. - Take responsibility for ongoing client satisfaction, manage peer‑level client relationships, and overcome hurdles to ensure win‑win solutions. Recommendations, Policy & Methodology - Assist in developing recommendations including: - Resource requirements - Dependencies and interdependencies - Policy implications (internal/external influences) - Methodology to be applied - Review and understand departmental and corporate policies, business rules, data requirements, and supporting system processes, ensuring objectives and schedules align with GoA goals. - Provide recommendations on methodology, including IT Change and Communication Management and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) frameworks. Leadership & Change Management - Provide guidance to project resources on work priorities and prompt delivery of tasks. - Provide leadership and assistance to business and project teams requiring change management and communication support. - Work within PMO standards; in the absence of standards, work with the PMO to define new standards. - Assess whether projects achieved stated outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement for future similar projects. Required Skills & Experience - Strong IT project management experience, including planning, coordinating, and delivering complex IT projects. - Working knowledge of IT infrastructure environments, including: - General concepts of workstation/server hardware - Software build and push strategies - Understanding of line‑of‑business applications and architectures - Sound understanding of - IT Change Management - Communication Management - User Acceptance Testing (UAT) frameworks - Experience managing AI, Cloud, and M365‑related projects is highly desirable. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to function independently and in a team setting. - Awareness of GoA and department IT policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practices is an asset. Work Model & Logistics - Remote role based in Edmonton, AB. - In the event of onsite meetings, the Government of Alberta does not pay for travel. - Email is the preferred contact method. - For daily updates, join the company’s WhatsApp group: WhatsApp Group Link. If you are interested, send the mandatory documents to and by 28 May 2026, 4:00 PM EST . Applications without required documents will not be submitted. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pbuqv