28 Oct
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emergiTEL
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Calgary
Posting ID: 2026-95 Duration: 4 months Plus Plus
- High possibility of extension Pay Rate: $100
- 125 Incorporated
- depending on skill set Team size: 5-15 large Level of Communication: 5 Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40 Work
Location:
Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada Position Overview Core Responsibilities
- Stakeholder & Scope Management: Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
- Execution & Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
- Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
- Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement. Requirements
- Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
- Professional
Experience:
6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change; 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
- Technical Fluency:
Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
- Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
- Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform "week one" discovery to identify hidden risks.
- Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
- Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than "busy work."
- Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
- High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long‑term rapport.
- Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and transparent so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum. Top Skills
- Track project burn rates, manage vendor deliverables, and allocate resources efficiently.
- Concise written and verbal messaging that aligns teams and resolves blockers fast.
- Rapidly baseline scope, manage change controls, and build critical‑path project schedules.
- Swiftly build trust with executive sponsors, cross‑functional leads, and external vendors. Project Description Technology Enablement Project with a Focus on Salesforce and Software Development
📌 Senior Project Manager 2026-95 (Calgary)
🏢 emergiTEL
📍 Calgary