Role Responsibilities

The Project Integration and Reporting Manager plays a key role within the Program Management and Integration Branch, by providing expert advice, leadership and direction to branch staff. Reporting to the Director, Program Management and Integration, the incumbent will lead the collection, analysis, and presentation of project information for executive and project delivery team use. The incumbent will work closely with various internal and external partners to address issues, manage workflows and communicate project status and related information.

Key responsibilities for the Project Integration and Reporting Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Providing the Director with advice and recommendations relating to project and portfolio status and trends.
• Leading the Project Integration and Reporting team effectively to ensure outcomes are delivered in accordance with business and operational plans; leadership, coaching, and mentoring are provided to staff members to support continual improvement, capacity development, and effective decision making; and accountabilities of team members are defined and clarified to ensure alignment of team efforts.
• Identifying and explaining trends in project data and reports. Providing early warning of potential issues and highlight challenges and opportunities. Explaining variances and changes.
• Ensuring that CPD and SPLF data and reports are reconciled with data and reports from previous time periods and other reporting sources (such as different Infrastructure divisions and other ministries).
• Adopting and implementing new tools and processes for project reporting and controls (from PMI, Strategic Integration and Operations, and other sources).  These include dashboards, templates, software, and workflows. Supporting implementation through communication training of project delivery teams.
• Building, developing and maintaining a high performing team through recruitment, training, managing performance, communication, team building, etc.
  
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Leadership and team building skills to guide staff.
• Strong communication skills and application of different strategies to work with different audiences.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• The ability to foster a culture of trust, innovation, and collaboration, removing barriers to the achievement of outcomes.
• Well developed, problem solving skills to anticipate obstacles and plan for next steps, providing a clear rationale for the path forward.
• Technical computer literacy to use utilize information management systems and software tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint).

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Qualifications

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

Required:

• University degree in Engineering, Business or in a related field.
• Four years of directly related experience. 

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets: 

• Experience with project delivery and project controls.
• Experience planning and completing complex tracking and reporting functions.
• Understanding of project and portfolio level key performance indicators and metrics.
• Knowledge of budget and contract management and oversight involving multifaceted projects.
• Knowledge of information systems and data management techniques used in the development, management, evaluation and monitoring of capital project plans and project management activities.
• Knowledge of division stakeholder groups and their broad perspectives to inform plans, projects, and decisions.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full–time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.  

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 Government of Alberta 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.