Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager for a 6-month contract position, with possible extensions in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.Standard Hours of work are between 8:15 to 4:30 with a maximum of 20 hours per week. This is a remote position with the potential to meet in person. Role DescriptionThe Senior Project Manager will provide high‑level advisory, planning, and integration support, ensuring initiatives are well‑structured, aligned, and decision‑ready. Working closely with executive and operational teams, the role will help establish project governance, enable cross‑ministry consistency, and develop executive‑quality materials that translate strategic direction into clear, actionable roadmaps.This is a senior, strategic role suited to someone with strong management consulting, project leadership, and system‑thinking capabilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, handling sensitive and confidential material, and supporting a fast‑moving organization that is shaping a more integrated and accessible assisted living system for Albertans.ResponsibilitiesLead integration of multiple concurrent workstreamsTranslate strategic direction into coherent, executable plans, milestones, and deliverables.Identify and manage cross dependencies, risks, sequencing considerations, and system impacts.Develop and maintain integrated workplans and critical paths for the organization’s transformation agenda.Ensure transformation initiatives are scoped, structured, sequenced, and resourced appropriately.Monitor progress, anticipate issues, and ensure proactive escalation and resolution.Establish and operationalize governance structures (steering committees, working groups, decision logs).Prepare high quality decision ready materials for senior executives and cross ministry partners.Clarify roles, accountabilities, and decision rightsProduce briefings, presentations, options analyses, and implementation roadmaps aligned with executive expectations.Synthesize complex information into clear, concise recommendations and decision supports.Ensure alignment of key messages and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.Coordinate with Ministry divisions, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.Facilitate collaboration across ministries participating in system level transformation (e.g., Health, Seniors, Housing).Act as a central point of integration for transformation activities.Identify transformation risks early and develop mitigation strategies.Provide expert advice on project controls, scope discipline, quality assurance, and timeline management.Ensure that risks related to governance gaps, unclear accountability, or fragmented planning are proactively addressed.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelors Degree Project Management Designation e.g. (PMP)Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact and collaborate professionally with a diverse group.10 years of direct experience in a non-IT project management role5 years experience developing change management deliverables including Change Strategy and Plans, Training Strategy and Plans, Stakeholder Impact Assessments, Communication Strategy and Plans.5 years experience developing project deliverables including project charters, business cases, briefing notes, status reports, risk logs, project closures, dashboards.8 years experience planning, organizing, scheduling and monitoring concurrent projects.5 years experience working with change management, policy changes, staffing changes, or other organizational change as part of service transformation and implementation.5 years experience leading project governance, change management and communication activities.Desired Skills and Experience 5 years demonstrated experience in executive stakeholder relationship management and engagement (i.e. determining the needs of senior stakeholders and understanding business priorities and pressures).5 years experience in understanding of System Barriers & Social Determinants of Health. Familiarity with how housing, food security, income, mobility, and access to care directly influence outcomes.Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.