Project Manager (IT) - Senior (REMOTE) JP960

Project Name: 1GX CoE PMO-OneStream, Procurement System Modernization, and Complex Scheduling Project Scope: Reporting to the Manager, 1GX PMO Excellence, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating delivery of multiple high-priority ERP initiatives within the 1GX environment, including OneStream, Procurement System Modernization, and Complex Scheduling. The resource will oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivery coordination. The resource will work closely with business areas, technical teams, vendors, project sponsors, senior leaders, and cross-ministry stakeholders to support timely delivery of project outcomes. The Government of Alberta replaced the legacy IMAGIS ERP solution with 1GX, a modern enterprise resource planning system that supports core government business processes. 1GX is one of the largest transformation initiatives undertaken by the Alberta Public Service and supports standardized, integrated business processes, improved data and analytics, reduced manual work, and increased operational efficiency. This role will support continued delivery of priority 1GX initiatives, including: Procurement System Modernization: delivery of standardized, cross-ministry procurement capability on the 1GX platform, including source-to-contract, procure-to-pay, contract-to-pay, supplier management, invoicing, compliance, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. OneStream: delivery of budgeting, forecasting, planning, and fiscal-year lifecycle capabilities to support financial planning and reporting needs. Complex Scheduling: delivery of complex scheduling and complex pay interpretation capabilities in support of Public Service Commission and 1GX business requirements. The Province is seeking up to two Project Managers. The successful resource(s) must be able to work within an established ERP program environment, understand complex project context quickly, support continuity of delivery, and contribute with minimal onboarding delay. The role requires strong experience in public-sector ERP delivery, executive governance reporting, risk and dependency management, and coordination across business, technical, vendor, and senior leadership stakeholders. Duties: Experience in managing a complex Procurement system project spanning over contract-to-pay, procure-to-pay, and source-to-contract processes. Experience in managing Complex Human Resources Information System (HRIS) project(s) adhering to the legislated policy and guidelines within Public Sector. Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting system projects spanning over the Fiscal Year lifecycle of financial activities preferably in an SAP environment. Experience in documenting briefing notes or similar project status reports to the Executive Steering Committees at Ministerial level. Proven track record of managing Project Resources efficiently to meet Project goals. Compile project charters and business/project plans to support activities, including the most suitable approach to be used in the development of each applicable project, to ensure business objectives and data integrity are achieved. Manage project(s) that will document business requirements, design and deliver IT solutions that are compliant with and contribute to the Ministries' enterprise architecture. Assist with the development of recommendations including providing details of resource requirements, dependencies, interdependencies, policy implications pertaining to internal/external influences and the methodology to be applied. Produce and package deliverables for presentation to various internal support teams, steering committee, and other project stakeholders. Manage multiple projects, project resources and project governance. Work with project sponsors to ensure that effective project communication exists through the duration of the project including escalation of risks, issues, and decisions as required. Take responsibility for ongoing client satisfaction – manage peer-level client relationships and overcome hurdles to ensure win-win solutions. Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a well-defined project plan that clearly states the project's objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits and budget. Work with project sponsors and the project management office to develop a project organization structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders. Document and report project status against established objectives, milestones, budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues and risks. Develop project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans and take corrective action for completion of project tasks. Provide guidance to project resources in establishing work priorities and prompt delivery of project tasks. Develop, as required, related requirements documentation. In collaboration with project sponsors, assess whether the project achieved stated outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement for future similar projects. Provide leadership and assistance to business and project teams that require change management and communication support. Work within the standards defined by the project management office and in the absence of standards work with the project management office to define new standards.