Senior Information Technology Project Manager

About

Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Working within the Technology & Digital Services (TDS) department and reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Information Technology (IT) Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of complex, high-impact IT projects that advance Parkland County’s strategic priorities. This includes ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with quality, security, and compliance standards. This position applies standardized project and change management practices to manage risks, dependencies, and user impacts. It translates business needs into actionable plans, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and prepares users for technology‑driven change through clear communication, readiness activities, and adoption support. The Project Manager strengthens the County’s project and change management maturity by modeling best practices, enhancing portfolio visibility, and mentoring project resources. Through disciplined execution and strong engagement, this role enables the successful adoption of technology solutions that support reliable, secure, and resilient IT services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computing, or a related field.
• Training in project and program management, organizational change management, Information Technology, business administration, risk management, cybersecurity or privacy would be considered assets.
• Certification in any of the following would be preferred: PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, Prosci, ITIL, COBIT.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in advanced IT Project Management, including end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects using structured methodologies while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and dependencies in a public‑sector environment.
• Ability to integrate change management practices as applied to technology initiatives into project delivery to support sustainable business outcomes and user adoption.
• Participant and vendor management experience, including collaboration with executive sponsors, business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Proven ability to manage expectations, negotiate priorities, resolve issues, and ensure accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
• Experience in risk, financial, and governance management for IT projects, including identification and mitigation of delivery risks, budget tracking and forecasting, and adherence to established governance frameworks, approval processes, and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license and current, satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Extended Health insurance
• Blue Cross Dental insurance
• Earned Day Off Program
• Employee Family Assistant Program
• Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week
• Free onsite counselling services
• On-site gym
• Social club
• Training and development opportunities
• Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
• Birthday off with pay
• Health and safety committee

Additional Information

• Temporary, Full-time position
• Schedule: 35 hours/week (7 hours/day)
• Working from approximately May to December, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
• Starting Salary: $91,400 to $102,800 per year
• Max Salary Potential: $115,600 per year

Application Details

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants from this posting may be considered for vacancies of the same position for up to three months after posting closure.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at humanresources@parklandcounty.com.