Senior Project Manager
Alberta Motor Association View all jobs
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance, and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits
- Employer-paid retirement savings program
- Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more
- Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Ongoing professional development
- Paid vacation and personal days, including a Volunteer Day and Me Day
- Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle
- You're a master multi-tasker who can juggle a variety of projects with ease — you have no problem getting things done.
- You’re a spirited team leader who knows how to motivate your team to get results.
- You're a flexible and responsive team player who is comfortable working with all levels in an organization.
- You love to share thoughts and ideas – after all, two heads are always better than one.
- You’re a natural when it comes to finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others.
- You’re both a right-brain and a left-brain thinker and have a good balance between your innovative side and quantitative analytical abilities.
- You can strategize and execute integrated digital and traditional initiatives across a range of platforms.
- Report to the Team Lead, PMO.
- Recommend and participate in the design and implementation of standards, tools and methodologies.
- Prepare project plans, project schedules, risk mitigation and status reporting within the standards of project management methodologies adopted by the PMO.
- Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
- Work with organizations’ Business Leaders, and Product Owners as stakeholders to deliver key complex multi-stream projects.
- Work closely and collaboratively with other project/delivery teams, business areas and external parties to ensure interdependencies are identified early and managed successfully.
- Ensure all application changes are developed, tested and implemented in a well-controlled environment.
- Participate in cross-functional teams that will complete the following: initial research and design, creating and pitching proposals, driving implementation, evaluation and review, and performance monitoring.
- Conduct regular analysis to identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve performance on key KPIs.
- Escalate issues early in a clear, concise manner to ensure obstacles can be overcome and the project stays on track
- Actively drive project success and outcomes by managing timelines, deliverables, cost and other project constraints
- Increase overall effectiveness, efficiency and profitability through operational improvements and smart resourcing.
- You have a post-secondary education in a related field.
- You’re no newbie – you already have at least 8 years of experience in project management.
- You’ve got at least 5 years under your belt leading major IT initiatives.
- You have a few years of applied and progressive leadership experience.
- Having a project management designation (ISP, PMP) would be considered an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills across a range of forums and channels and with senior level stakeholders.
- Your project management skills are impeccable at every stage – planning, analysis, problem solving, delivery and communication.
- Your in-depth understanding of agile and lean delivery concepts & methodologies, with a history of successfully applying this knowledge to project management makes you a perfect candidate for this role.
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact . We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.Four-day work week option: Alongside our other work models, this option gives you another way to harmonize work and life in a way that’s personally meaningful and aligned with your role. Available to eligible fully in-office and fully remote roles, with tailored guidelines to fit department-specific needs. Requires a 12-month commitment; eligible employees can opt in or opt out annually during the benefit renewal period.-WORK MODEL: Hybrid-We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.