Project Manager – 12 month contract role with a client in Calgary.

Responsibilities

- Confirm project scope with the Customer, ensuring all necessary project information is obtained.
- Establish project scope, schedule, resource, and communication requirements.
- Identify and engage required stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive risk management plans.
- Direct and oversee all work activities necessary for project execution.
- Ensure the attainment of top‑notch quality standards for project deliverables.
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders for input, decisions, and updates.
- Manage project priorities and ensure adherence to delivery process checkpoint gates.
- Identify and proactively resolve project issues.
- Manage projects in strict compliance with legislation, regulations, and rules governing the client activities.
- Validate project progress and maintain high‑quality project outcomes.
- Keep comprehensive, accurate, and up‑to‑date records of project status, schedule, accountabilities, and outcomes.
- Validate and control project scope and any changes, including adjustments to the schedule.
- Monitor project resource commitments and resolve resource conflicts as needed.
- Maintain control over project communications with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and proactively mitigate risks, maintaining and monitoring an up‑to‑date risk register that includes project interdependencies.
- Report on project progress, risks, and other critical updates to the Program Manager/Director, Customer Grid Access.
- Complete the necessary project close‑out procedures in alignment with processes.




- Identify and implement improvements in project management and delivery in collaboration with the Program Support Team.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field or equivalent work/industry experience
- Project Management qualified certification (PMP)
- Minimum 8 years of leading and directing a portfolio of projects with a high degree of complexity and multiple stakeholders in a technical applications environment for business software tools
- Demonstrated achievement in driving business process changes and process improvements
- Prior experience in technology, regulatory/compliance projects
- Prior experience in projects that involve multiple business units or have multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System Market, or previous utility experience would be an asset

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

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📌 Project Manager (Calgary)
🏢 MatchBox Consulting Group
📍 Calgary