Project Manager

Project Manager (Permanent, Full-time) Closing Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 Location: Edmonton, AB Overview: The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in linking ARTA’s departments together for organizational success on special projects and initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. It will require a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously. Reporting to the Chief Integration Officer (CIO), the ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to budget constraints. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to ARTA's growth and success by enhancing collaboration between departments. Life at ARTA: The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) is a vibrant organization made up of over 30,000 retired educators and like-minded professionals and is served by an equally engaged team of staff. Created by teachers, we are an Alberta-based not-for-profit linked by a common purpose – to ensure a healthy, active, engaged, and vibrant lifestyle for our members in their retirement. Our culture encourages our members and our employees to live an enhanced quality of life. As a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice, office perks include a staff wellness program, generous time off, and professional learning opportunities. This culminates in a workplace where we can thrive together. A rapidly growing organization, ARTA provides an environment where individual contribution is expected and teamwork is encouraged, and where our core values are of the utmost importance. If you have a strong passion for making a difference in people’s lives, are a creative team player, and enjoy building strong relationships with those around you, then we invite you to apply to join our exciting organization. What you will do: Create a priority list of all tasks in the workflow. Engage internal stakeholders through project scoping Develop project charters and schedules for assigned projects. Develop and monitor comprehensive project plans. Supervise projects to ensure they follow the required timeline Prepare and deliver presentations, briefing notes, and other materials to support project approvals, updates and implementation. Complete projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments. Manage the development of related project documents. Ensure compliance with approved scope and adherence to relevant policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and strategic directions. Guide the transition of projects for ongoing implementation/operation as needed. Research, source and support the implementation of new systems. What you will have: Bachelor’s degree in related field (project management, business, engineering). At least 4 years of progressive and directly related experience. Project management accreditation (PMP) is an asset. Experience managing cross-functional teams consisting of both direct and indirect reports. Experience in the management of projects and project charter development. Experience with capital project delivery and prioritization is an asset. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and problem solving Ability to collaborate while taking accountability Ability to proactively address challenges and find solutions Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage time efficiently Willingness to be a team player and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills A commitment to lifelong learning and continual self-improvement Pride in performance, and its impact on the success of the association Dedicated to improvement and consistently on the lookout for new ways to benefit the association All ARTA employees are required to be fully immunized against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Location: Edmonton, CA

Posted Date: 11/6/2024