IT Program Manager (Senior) - Edmonton, AB - IT26-06818

Job Title: IT Program Manager (Senior)
Location: Edmonton, AB
Type: Contract | 3 Years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager (Senior) to support the Justice Digital Program. The successful candidate will lead large-scale digital transformation and IT modernization initiatives, oversee multiple projects, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure successful delivery of technology solutions that align with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects within the Justice Digital Program.

• Develop program charters, project plans, business cases, and project governance frameworks.

• Define project objectives, scope, timelines, risks, resource requirements, and success criteria.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and oversee project resources.

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective IT solutions.

• Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, and issues while ensuring timely delivery.

• Prepare status reports, executive briefings, dashboards, and stakeholder presentations.

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and strategic planning sessions.

• Support change management, communication planning, and organizational transformation initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership.

• Ensure alignment with project management standards, governance requirements, and enterprise architecture objectives.

Required Qualifications

• University degree, diploma, certificate in Business, Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent project management experience.

• Minimum 8 years of project/program management experience.

• Minimum 8 years of experience defining project scope, objectives, and goals with business stakeholders.

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing project deliverables including charters, business cases, status reports, risk logs, dashboards, and project closures.

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing custom application development projects.

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

• Minimum 8 years of experience implementing IT solutions across multiple teams and organizations.

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Senior Program Manager on large-scale IT modernization initiatives.

• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or PgMP Certification.

• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.

• Experience developing executive-level stakeholder relationships.

• Experience leading governance, change management, and communication initiatives.

• Experience working with public sector organizations.

• Experience supporting mandated or legislated projects.

• Experience conducting impact assessments and risk evaluations.

• Experience working with complex IMT and digital transformation projects.

For more details reach at [email protected].

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing staffing firms providing technology, professional, and consulting services across multiple industries. We offer competitive compensation and work closely with our candidates throughout the hiring process. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.