Director, Program Management & Integration

Role Responsibilities

The Program Management and Integration (PM&I) Branch coordinates all functions and activities that support the planning, design and implementation of school facilities, health facilities and government facilities major capital projects within the province. The branch works closely with the division project delivery branches across the three disciplines (Government Facilities Branch, Health Facilities Branch North and South, and Learning Facilities Branch) and with other branches across the department (e.g., Finance). 
 
The Director ensures branch functions are implemented in compliance with Ministry and Government of Alberta (GoA) legislation, regulations, and strategic priorities and meets the needs of the division project delivery branches. The Director manages the branch to achieve results in an effective and productive manner and to foster a collaborative, nimble culture that delivers strategic business and financial outcomes for the Capital Projects Delivery Division. The Director works collaboratively with executive and senior leaders across all division branches and with other department branches to advance the goals and priorities of the division and department.

The primary responsibilities of the Director, Program Management & Integration include but are not limited to:

• Directing the prioritization and planning for branch functions and ad hoc requests for analytics and/or report requests
• Ensuring information systems, file management systems, and data within financial management systems (e.g., PMFT and PRS) are current and complete across all division branches
• Sustaining strong working relationships and communication with other division branch leaders to facilitate information sharing, project financial management, tracking, and reporting
• Building pathways with other branches to facilitate PM&I operations
• Developing and leading the implementation of the Branch's operational plan in alignment with division plans and priorities
• Direct development of ministerial and ministry briefings, background documents, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, reviewing documents (e.g., Action Requests, Briefing Notes) prior to submission to the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office
• Providing advice and recommendations to the division leadership team, as needed, to shape responses their decision-making

The successful candidate will have:

• Exceptional communication skills and application of different strategies to work with different audiences
• Technical computer literacy to use utilize information management systems and software tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint)
• Leadership and team building skills to foster innovation and guide staff and ability to provide the line of sight for the branch to meet executive needs
• Political acumen and sensitivity to read and navigate sensitive situations
• Exceptional planning and coordination skills
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with others to identify and address interdependent activities
• Well- developed problem-solving skills to anticipate obstacles and plan for next steps, providing a clear rationale for the path forward

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field plus 7+ years of directly related experience
• Several years of progressively responsible management experience developing and leading teams and functions to produce successful results and positive outcomes

Assets:

• Capital planning and project experience
• Experience planning and completing complex tracking and reporting functions
• Experience working with complex project budget and financial information

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into planning
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles
• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues
• Develop Self and Others: Plans according to career goals and regular development

Notes

Hours of work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 hours per week 
Location: Edmonton, AB

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs