it program manager - on-site.

Are you an expert at steering large IT transformations and looking for your next major challenge? Our Edmonton client is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a long-term, 12-month contract to drive the strategy and delivery of their Justice Digital Program. This is a high-visibility opportunity where you will work onsite to shape court technology services, guide agile product development, and help executive leadership navigate critical organizational changes. It is a chance to make a real impact on public sector technology infrastructure. But you need to be ready to hit the ground running.

Please note that this position is fully on-site in Edmonton, AB and we cannot accept remote candidates outside of Edmonton, AB at this time.

Advantages
• Work on a highly complex IT modernization initiative that impacts services province-wide.
• Direct access to collaborate with and advise executive steering committees and senior leadership teams.
• Lead a diverse ecosystem of project vendors, technical teams, and internal court stakeholders.
• Shape the operating environment and establish new project management standards where none exist.

• Hardware is fully provided for you, including a client-supplied laptop or desktop setup.

Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of the Justice Digital Program by defining project objectives, scope, and guiding principles.
• Advise, coach, and lead product and platform teams throughout project lifecycles from discovery to production.
• Create and present options, frameworks, and briefing materials for senior executives regarding digital transformation.
• Compile program charters, business cases, and project plans with clear objectives and expected outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, project resources, and overarching project governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with project vendors to ensure effective communication and timely escalation of risks.
• Document and report project status against milestones, budgets, and resources while facilitating issue resolution.

Qualifications
• Eight years of experience working as a Senior Program Manager on large, complex, in-house IT modernization programs.
• Eight years of experience managing custom application development projects with at least five team members.
• Eight years of experience developing project deliverables including charters, briefing notes, and risk logs.
• University degree with four years of PM experience, a diploma with six years, a certificate with seven years, or eight total years of PM experience.
• Active PMP or PgMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute is highly desirable.

Summary
This contract offers an incredible opportunity to bring your senior leadership skills to a transformation program that truly matters. If you have a proven track record of managing complex IT solutions and navigating public sector stakeholder relationships, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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