Project Manager Analyst

Job title: Project Manager Analyst

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Project Manager Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 64702
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 13, 2025
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,345.14 – $3,076.28/ Biweekly ($61,208 – $80,290 /Annually)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .The Ministry of Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit:1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment.Role ResponsibilitiesDo you have the perseverance to accomplish anything you put your mind to? Then join a team that values people and the work they do. Our fast-paced environment is challenging yet rewarding and offers lots of variety.Reporting to the Manager, 1GX PMO Excellence (Program Management Office), as the Project Manager Analyst, you will provide support for 1GX projects, working with the 1GX team, service provider, and 1GX clients to plan, develop, and deliver major additions, enhancements, and re-engineering initiatives.In this role you will assist in the development and implementation of project management standards, processes, and best practices to ensure a consistent approach to project delivery & implementation across the 1GX, CoE. You will provide assistance to ensure1GX projects are on time, on budget, and are being managed and delivered in a consistent and transparent manner. Under the guidance of Senior Project Manager team members and the 1GX PMO Manager, you will provide project support to the planning phases of projects, including working with clients to define project scope; develop work plans and sequences of activities; determine resources; develop schedules and allocate resources; determine project reporting schedules; and determine objectives and measures upon which projects will be evaluated.Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Senior Project Managers and the Manager, 1GX PMO, in the development and implementation of 1GX PMO processes and procedures.
• Providing project management support for 1GX projects, in accordance with established project management practices and in alignment with GoA strategic direction and applicable policies, agreements and standards.
• Providing support, and recommendations to management and mentorship to junior unit team members.
• Consulting with stakeholders, including relevant Stream Business Community (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.), Business Analysts, and Service Managers, to assist in identifying impacts of business decisions and to help ensure that the business needs of the stakeholders are considered, and that issues and problems are addressed.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to understand the business needs of various stakeholders which may be internal or external to government.
• Ability to anticipate issues and develop efficient and effective approach to resolve issues.
• Ability to utilize an agile approach to drive change management initiatives in a timely manner.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
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• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions

QualificationsRequired:

• University graduation in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Technology or a related field.
• No Experience required.
• Project Management Certificate / working towards the certification. Or Project Management Professional designation (PMP) / working towards designation.

Equivalencies:
Equivalencies are considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets : Preference will be given to candidates with;

• Experience in Project management.
• Solid understanding of business and operational planning, performance measurement, and accountability frameworks.
• Solid understanding of project planning and management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in resource management, risk analysis, controls, change and issues management, progress monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of the project life cycle and project management life cycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and close out processes for projects along with associated requirements and standards of ministry.
• Understanding of the concepts of knowledge management, lessons learned, performance measures, risk management and best practices.
• Experience in drafting correspondence such as Action Requests, briefing notes, and compiling research for executive management.
• Experience in coordinating/ supporting the development of project business cases, business analysis, process models / maps, project definitions, and requests for proposals.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to .NotesTerm of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.Hours of Work: 36.25 hrs./week – Monday to FridayLocation: Edmonton.Final candidate will be required to undergo security screening.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.Cover Letter: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resume: For Employment Experience, please indicate duration of employment (month, year). Please specify employment status (i.e., Casual, part-time, or full-time)
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week)
For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.Working for the Alberta Public Service –Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –Professional learning and development –Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –Positive workplace culture and work-life balanceOpportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreementLeadership and mentorship programsHow To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott, TAS Administrator at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:08:13 GMT

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