Sr. IT Program Manager

Job Title: Sr. IT Program Manager

Location: Edmonton, AB (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:::-
The candidate is responsible for all information and technology (IT) initiatives that are delivered across a program area. Responsibilities include the development of program management strategy\/plans, budget\/forecast, managing deadlines and dependencies across initiatives, resourcing, and coordination of project team activities within the program. Management of a portfolio of projects that will document business requirements, design and deliver IT solutions that are compliant with and contribute to the Ministries enterprise architecture.

• Managing data integration and analytical initiatives involving multiple data sources, systems in project manager capacity in an environment equivalent in size and complexity to the Government of Alberta.
• Overseeing and implementing government-wide strategies and\/or mandates on data transformation initiatives.
• Planning and managing Azure based data integration and analytical initiatives
• Compile program\/ project charters and business\/project plans to support activities, including the most suitable approach to be used in the development of each applicable program\/project, to ensure business objectives and data integrity are achieved.
• Create and maintain program forecasts throughout the year that reflect approved plans.
• Assist business and program sponsors with the development of program vision and strategic deliverables as required.
• Provide leadership to project teams in establishing strategic planning, program\/project definition and overall program communications.
• 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 program\/project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a well-defined program\/project plan that clearly states the program\/ project’s objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits and budget.
• Deliver to program\/project sponsors a project management office execution plan for a program\/project including organization structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders.
• Document and report program\/project status against established objectives, milestones, budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues and risks.
• Develop program\/project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans and take corrective action for completion of program\/project tasks.
• Conduct assessments and document benefits realization plans against stated business case stated outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement for future similar program\/projects.
• Provide leadership and assistance to business and project teams that require change management and communication support.
• Deliver against standards defined by the project management office and in the absence of standards develop the project management office standards.....