Half-Time Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex business and technology focused solutions for an insurance client

Half-Time Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex business and technology focused solutions for an insurance client

Must haves:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management with demonstrated proficiency across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience implementing the ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management product would be considered an asset
• Proven ability to lead the delivery of complex business and technology solutions (e.g., business applications, infrastructure) from concept through implementation and operational transition
• Experience in successfully managing projects in a remote and hybrid team environment, with cross-functional teams that include business, IT, and vendor resources.
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management, including engagement, oversight, and performance evaluation of third-party service providers.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business, information technology, or a related discipline is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Project management certification is required (for example PMP®, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP).

Nice to haves:

• Certification or practical experience in Organizational Change Management (e.g., Prosci) is an asset.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Engagement - Work with various business and other interested parties to understand the business objectives and requirements to ensure the project outcomes align with those expectations and deliver business benefits in a cost-effective manner.
• Planning and execution - define the overall project plans including the work breakdown structure (scope), resources, budget, schedule, and deliver against the approved plan.
• Financial management - Manage the project scope, schedule, and resources within the approved budget; monitor and track financials and address variances as appropriate.
• Risk and issue management - anticipate both project-specific and broader enterprise risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolution of issues to lessen negative impacts to cost, schedule and quality.
• Organizational change management - work with our organizational change management team and impacted units to ensure processes and resources are defined to ensure business and IT operational teams are prepared to accept and adopt the solution.
• Champion the use of clients Enterprise PMO methodology to ensure consistency and alignment across your initiatives.
• Foster a respectful, positive, and inclusive working environment that reflects Alberta Blue Cross’s core values and effectively manage conflict when it arises.
• Mentor and support team members, helping them grow their skills while contributing effectively to project goals.
• Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment among business areas, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a point of escalation to resolve team challenges, roadblocks, and resource constraints.
• Contribute to enterprise planning by sharing lessons learned, best practices, and supporting portfolio-level alignment across projects.
• Prepare and deliver clear, timely communications and presentations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers to share knowledge and ensure strategic alignment across the organization’s project portfolio.