A Project Manager is one of those key roles that supports business improvement initiatives across various City departments. It’s mostly about taking projects from the early planning phase all the way to delivery and then helping everyone work toward the same shared outcomes using practical project management methods that actually fit.
In this job, you’ll partner with teams across the organization to manage priorities, remove roadblocks that pop up and keep everything moving without too much delay. You’ll also help refine processes, guide project teams and make sure the communication stays clear through each step, stage by stage, no matter how things shift.
The City of Calgary is often described as a place that builds a positive work place culture where employees are appreciated, supported and given space to grow. There are flexible work options, competitive rewards and a solid emphasis on employee wellbeing, it can be a really good spot to develop your career. Take a look at the job post below.
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Employer Details
Company Name : The City of Calgary
Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Salary : $48.54 – 64.88 per hour
Job Type : Full time
Start date : As soon as possible
Benefits : Flexible work options, competitive hourly pay, supportive leadership, career growth, positive workplace culture, employee wellbeing focus, meaningful public service work
Job Description
- Project Manager supports business improvement projects across multiple City departments.
- This is a full time position with 1 permanent and 1 temporary opening of up to 22 months.
- The role includes various work from home options based on operational needs.
- The position offers competitive hourly pay and follows a standard 35 hour work week.
- You will work with different business units to improve processes and project delivery.
- The role is based in Calgary within Planning and Development Services Service Excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead project planning using project management methods and best practices.
- Manage project dependencies across related initiatives.
- Guide and support project teams to meet commitments.
- Maintain clear communication with project teams and business partners.
- Remove obstacles that affect project progress.
- Support and improve project management practices.
- Manage expectations with project team members and partners.
Requirements
- Complete a 2 year diploma in Business or a related field with at least 7 years of work background as a Project Manager in technology and process improvement projects, or complete a degree in Commerce or a related field with at least 5 years of related work background.
- Have a solid background in managing multiple large and complex projects across different business groups.
- Show strong planning, prioritization and organizing skills to meet demanding deadlines.
- Have interaction skills and can prepare and present information to different audiences.
- Be skilled in consulting, consensus building and project management practices.
- Show strong problem solving skills and can work with multiple teams and senior leaders.
- Provide proof of qualifications before employment.
How to Apply?
You can get more information here and apply for the position through the link.