Project Manager (NON-IT)

Job Title: Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives (Non-IT)Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)Pay Rate: Based on Experience (Competitive Market Rate)Contract Duration: 03/12/2025 – 31/03/2026Interview Mode: Virtual About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, strategic, and high-visibility initiatives within client enviornment . This position focuses on business transformation, policy modernization, and service delivery improvement projects — not limited to IT — that drive operational efficiency, innovation, and public value across government programs.The successful candidate will bring strong project management discipline, leadership presence, and stakeholder collaboration skills, ensuring timely, high-quality, and measurable delivery across assigned initiatives.Key Responsibilities• Oversee end-to-end project management including planning, execution, delivery, and closure of complex business and transformation projects. • Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with program sponsors and business stakeholders. • Develop and maintain project charters, business cases, risk logs, communication plans, and financial forecasts. • Establish clear governance and reporting structures, ensuring alignment with Project Management Office (PMO) standards. • Conduct regular project and steering committee meetings, providing updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans. • Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality outcomes while maintaining transparency with sponsors. • Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies through proactive planning and communication. • Support change management, process improvement, and policy or service delivery transformation. • Lead cross-functional collaboration between government ministries, technical teams, and program areas. • Document lessons learned, evaluate project outcomes, and contribute to PMO best practice improvements.Mandatory Skills & Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related discipline. • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation (required). • 5+ years of experience in non-IT project management, focusing on policy, business transformation, or service delivery. • Proven success in defining scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders. • 3+ years of experience developing project documentation such as charters, business cases, risk registers, and closure reports. • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated skill in conflict management, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Must be available for daily onsite meetings in Edmonton, AB.Preferred Skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, including forecasting and scheduling in a project server environment. • 5+ years of experience leading and facilitating meetings with senior stakeholders. • Experience working within public sector or government organizations. • Demonstrated ability to make recommendations on complex business and policy issues with limited precedent. • Knowledge of change management frameworks and organizational transformation.Why Join Us• Lead strategic, high-impact initiatives that shape service delivery across the Province of Alberta. • Collaborate with executive leaders and program teams in a transformational public-sector environment. • Gain exposure to cross-ministry initiatives, policy reform, and governance-driven projects. • Competitive contract rate with long-term potential for extension.About NetworkPediaNetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.How to ApplyApply directly via LinkedIn Easy Apply or email your resume to recruitment@networkpedia.com