Manager, Program Management Office

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Service Innovation and Digitization (SID), the Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the portfolio management of Justice Digital, a multi-year investment by government to deliver transformational initiatives to ensure an effective and timely justice system that is flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of users. This position requires strong leadership skills.

To achieve this as the Manager, SID PMO you are primarily responsible for:
 

• The day-to-day operation of Program Management Office, including the assignment and monitoring of work to project coordinators and business analysts that support the Justice Digital initiatives.
• Lead the development of, and oversee the maintenance of, effective program reporting, including financial reporting, risk and benefit registers, and product performance.
• Develop and support the execution of program change management and communication strategies.
• Ensures portfolio management strategies align with and support the Government of Alberta's Digital Design and Delivery, while recognizing the unique environment that includes Judicial independence.

You are an innovative and collaborative leader with demonstrated success in developing and maintaining the trust and respect of others, positively influencing people, encouraging innovation and creativity, leading change, and motivating individuals and teams. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills are required when divergent opinions, attitudes, and approaches exist. Often you may be required to work under extreme pressures, face multiple demands, and at times operate in an ambiguous environment. You will rely on your experience, creativity, skills, education, business intellect, and confidence to effectively engage business partners. 

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

APS Competencies

The following competencies will support your success in this role:
 

• Drive for results
• Creative Problem Solving
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Agility

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Requirements:
 

• A university degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 4 years minimum related experience managing complex projects in agile project management or product management environment. 
• Experience leading teams in a diverse and complex environment. 
• Equivalencies will be considered based on one-year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. 
   

Examples: 
 

• A related 2-year related diploma and 6 years of related experience. 
• A related 2-year master's and 2 years of related experience. 
• A related 1-year certificate and 7 years related experience.
• No post secondary education and a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Assets:
 

• Experience with the application of agile end user experience (UX) design tools, principles, and methodologies. 
• Experience with court processes and procedures, policies and/or legislation. 
• Experience leading and managing business transformation projects. 
• Experience with procurement and contract management best practices. 
• Software product management experience. 

Please outline how your qualifications relate to the role in your cover letter.  Providing a cover letter is strongly encouraged as your written skills will be evaluated through your cover letter. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• 1 Permanent position located in Edmonton (Oxbridge Place).
• Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• 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.