Technical Project Manager - maintaining and enhancing systems that support Gas Transmission and

Technical Project Manager

On site hybrid(Mon, Tue, Thu in office)

LOCATION: Edmonton, Calgary

1 year

Primary Focus

Primary accountability is to manage a portfolio of complex IT and OT (Operational Technology) projects valued at up to $10MM. These projects primarily focus on maintaining and enhancing systems that support The Client's Gas Transmission and Midstream operations. The role facilitates the development of technical solutions with key stakeholders and ensures best-practice change management is followed when systems are modified, deployed, or integrated. The role requires a strong technical understanding of OT, business applications and infrastructure, and related cybersecurity.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide full-time project management for a portfolio of projects valued at up to $10MM.

• Manage all PMBOK knowledge areas and process groups to maximize stakeholder value while controlling cost, scope, and schedule.

• Deliver projects in accordance with corporate standards using waterfall and/or agile methods, as appropriate.

• Ensure PMO processes are followed and required PMO documentation is completed.

• Develop clear project mandates and supporting documentation, including schedules, budgets, and ongoing performance analysis.

• Develop and implement change management processes, procedures, and tools to support seamless deployments and prevent disruption to critical systems.

• Develop business case budget estimates for new projects and operational initiatives.

• Apply project and organizational knowledge, leadership, and facilitation to enable effective execution of project activities.

• Continuously evaluate internal processes to ensure efficient, priority-based delivery; identify and recommend improvements as required.

• Prepare project status reports and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Drive resolution of project issues and risks; escalate as appropriate.

• Review and approve project deliverables.

• Provide timely and accurate status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Improve project delivery efficiency by:

o Collaborating with supervisors, managers, directors, other project managers, and stakeholders

o Conducting root-cause analysis of project variances and issues

o Analyzing metrics to identify gaps/deficiencies and opportunities for efficiency gains

• Provide governance and enforce project processes and standards, including:

o Schedules, reporting, and project financials

o Quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and compliance requirements

Scope

• The role requires accountability for multiple projects up to $10MM and typically 1-to-3-year duration.

• The role will require establishing and working with operational technology (OT) and IT project teams in a matrix organization.

• Projects will include the entire “technology stack” – the physical infrastructure to user experience

• Primary Internal Relationships:

o TIS GTM Departments

o TIS Shared Services

o GTM Business are

• External relationships:

o Third party vendors

o Consultants

Must Haves:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized post-secondary institution

o An equivalent combination of education and experience, such as Technologist or similar accreditation may be accepted

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.

• Demonstrated strong understanding of IT, OT, Data Centres, Application Development, Network Infrastructure, Control Systems, best practices, standards, as well as control and operating procedures.

• Proven ability to balance priorities, constraints, and objectives of multiple simultaneous projects.

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, depending on technical education, accreditations, and competency development

• Demonstrated technical competence

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, organization, planning, and leadership skills

• A collaborative, team, and service-oriented work style

• Motivated self-starter that works well independently and in fast paced team environments

• Committed to continuous technical learning and personal development

• Ability to travel and manage projects throughout Canada and the United States