Job Title
Project Manager
Job ID
310085
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
 
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
 
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 
 

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting two organizational change projects for Fleet & Inventory. Primary duties include:

  • Lead and support projects through the project lifecycle; from project initiation to project completion in alignment with F&I project management best practices and the City of Calgary's Corporate Project Management Framework (CPMF).
  • Define and formally document project outcomes, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with the Executive Sponsors, Project Sponsor, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other interested parties.
  • Ensure project dependencies and constraints are managed.
  • Communicate to project team members and interested parties through project documentation and project meetings on a regular basis. This includes regular project status reporting, trends, issue identification and liaising with project sponsor and interested parties to ensure project success.
  • Define the project budget requirements through project estimating practices and obtain necessary approvals from the Project Sponsor and leadership.
  • Identify required resources (internal and/or external) and negotiate with other section leaders for the assignment of required personnel. Ongoing management of project governance, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Create and update required Project Management Documentation to ensure the project is compliant with the Project Management Quality Assurance Standard (PMQA).
  • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using corporate tools and project management best practices.
  • Manage project progress and financials in accordance with City of Calgary's Corporate Project Management Framework (CPMF) and Finance methodologies (e.g., time-tracking, financial reporting, change orders, accruals, and forecasting).
  • Manage and document project risks and issues.
  • Conduct project close out, including operational handoff, sustainment, and lessons learned reviews.
 
Qualifications 
  • A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field with at least 5 years of experience effectively influencing and transforming organizational culture to drive operational and organizational improvements; OR
  • A graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field with at least 3 years of experience effectively influencing and transforming organizational culture to drive operational and organizational improvements.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Organizational Change Management (OCM) and experience working with labour relations and Human Resource related projects.
  • Success in this role requires proven ability to deliver projects on time while effectively managing resources and collaborating with major partners.
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, time management, and the ability to influence people at all levels of an organization.
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
 
 
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 655R 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $42.09 - 56.27 per hour 
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day 
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. 
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week 
Audience: Internal/External 
Apply By: July 8, 2024
 
Job ID #: 310085