The City of Edmonton is seeking an experienced, strategy-focused Project Manager to lead the development of new intermunicipal plans and agreements with its municipal neighbors. Reporting to the Senior Regional Planner, the Project Manager will be a key member of a team responsible for developing Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDP) and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF) between Edmonton and its eight bordering municipalities.
This role requires expertise in managing project scope, timeline, budget, and quality, along with strong capabilities in influence, collaboration, communication, issue mediation, and problem-solving. The successful candidate will support the Senior Regional Planner in fostering effective intermunicipal cooperation and collaboration amongst City staff for this complex and high-profile initiative.
What you will do:
Manage the planning and delivery of Intermunicipal Development Plans and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks:
Prepare and maintain essential project management documents
Develop and implement project governance structures
Manage meeting logistics and subject matter expert participation
Ensure strategic alignment of project deliverables and proactively address intermunicipal dynamics
Oversee the procurement process, including RFPs, contract management, and vendor performance, as needed
Monitor and manage project delivery, focusing on scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Ensure adherence to corporate project management best practices and mentor team members
Support the Project Lead to manage internal and external communications and relationships:
Develop relationships with internal and external subject matter experts
Participate in the development and implementation of public/partner engagement processes and activities with communication advisors
Craft and deploy strategic communication plans in partnership with communication advisors
Oversee all project communications
Administration:
Prepare and present clear project status reports for various partners, and support creation of City Council reports
Lead project closure activities, including final sign-offs, post-project evaluations and capturing lessons learned
Completion of a four (4) year degree in a related field such as Engineering, Economics, Business or Project Management, and
Minimum of six (6) years directly related experience in project management for infrastructure planning, design, construction, or an area of specialization.
Assets:
PMP or PRINCE2 certification
Change Management certification
Business Analyst certification
Skills required for success:
Proven ability to manage complex projects, including defining scope, monitoring performance, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring successful outcomes, and allocating resources effectively. This includes developing and managing budgets and schedules
Expertise in cultivating productive relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely communications, and possessing highly proficient written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed skills in resolving conflicts and negotiating effectively
Ability to set clear objectives for procurement processes, efficiently complete RFP steps, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to evolving priorities
Familiarity with Google Workspace
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment:
The successful candidate will be required to provide their own vehicle for City use and where appropriate, may be reimbursed according to City policy; this may require the successful applicant to obtain auto business use insurance.
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent)
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits here: https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 temporary full-time position with benefits for up to 24-months
Hours of Work: 33.75 hour work week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
Salary: $52.578 - $67.097 (Hourly); $92,629.290 - $118,208.140 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: JF/VH
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