Senior Project Lead

Job Information
 Job Title: Senior Project Lead
 Job Requisition ID: 88533
 Ministry: Technology and Innovation
 Location: Edmonton
 Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
 Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
 Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
 Scope: Open Competition
 Closing Date: October 28, 2026
 Classification: Program Services 4 (024PSA)
 Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

The Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship (IPS) Division is accountable for the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy; the protection of personal information and guidance around the ethical use of data; and the governance of Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Enterprise Corporation. The division also advances the strategies and policies related to the delivery of data, content management, technology, and privacy related programs and services. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.

Within the Innovation, Privacy and Stewardship Division, the Enterprise Strategic Operations (ESO) Branch provides enterprise IT reporting, project management, communications, training, and outreach in support of Technology and Innovation (TI) and Government of Alberta (GoA) departments delivering technology initiatives aligned with government priorities.

The Project delivery team manages business and IT projects for GoA ministries to ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, deliverables, budget, quality and schedule. The team works collaboratively with project teams, technical partners, and ministry stakeholders to improve clarity, reduce delivery risk, and support practical, user-focused outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

The ESO branch is looking for two (2) Senior Project Leads. Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery, this position leads the planning and delivery of complex, enterprise-level technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, budgets and business needs. This role also provides strategic advice, project governance and risk oversight while coordinating stakeholders, vendors and project teams.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading complex, multi-year enterprise projects from planning through implementation.
• Providing strategic project advice and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinating cross-ministry initiatives, resources and project dependencies.
• Establishing project governance, methodologies and delivery standards.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, quality, risks and compliance.
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, project teams and vendors.
• Providing project leadership, resource coordination, coaching and mentorship.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership, collaboration, stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Sound judgment, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective management of people, resources, budgets and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, complemented by political and business acumen.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors 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.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., IT, Computer Science, and/or Business), supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible, related experience.
• A cover letter clearly demonstrating relevant skills and competencies tailored to this position.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with:

• Applying project management methodologies, tools and best practices to complex projects.
• Managing project budgets, costs, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Supporting organizational change, procurement, vendor management and supply chain activities.

Equivalencies

• A related master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets

• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP).
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot, Gemini etc.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position (2x Positions)

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

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

Additional Information

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. 

How To Apply

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

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.