Project Manager - Edmonton

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

Our Western Canada Team is looking to grow and expand, offering unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and drive transformative initiatives across diverse industries. We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager with experience in Consulting, Utilities, IT, or Oil & Gas. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industry best practices, a broad knowledge of solutions, and hands-on experience managing business processes or technology projects. As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee complex projects, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining high client satisfaction. If you are a results-driven professional with a proven track record in any of these sectors, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Must be local to Edmonton and the surrounding area – and willing to work in a hybrid environment with a combo of remote and on-client site.

**Please note the following:

• For these opportunities, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada, holding either Permanent Residency or full Citizenship status. Sia Partners is unable to cover relocation expenses at this time.
• While our offices are located in Alberta, you may be asked to work East Coast hours should our client have that requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Strategy Development

• Collaborate with clients to understand business objectives, project scope, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and status updates to drive engagement and decision-making.

Implementation & Execution

• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project performance and resolve roadblocks to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in project management, sharing insights with the team.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience working in Consulting, Utilities, IT, or an Oil & Gas is a must.
• A leader with 7-10+ years experience working as a Project Manager, including experience on complex, high-visibility, and enterprise-wide/cross-functional projects.
• Proven track record and ability to collaborate with and influence large stakeholder groups representing a variety of roles, functions and business areas.
• PMP certification (or equivalent).

Other Skills & Experience

• Experience with Change Management and incorporating OCM best practices to your work.
• Strong and succinct communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to interact with leadership, key business stakeholders, subject matter experts and technical team members.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology (or equivalent education plus experience).
• Adept at navigating complex, multi-dimensional business and technology environments utilizing structured and systematic thinking and approaches combined with available and often incomplete information to identify and execute on critical path priorities.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver with the ability to adapt as information, project and environment variables evolve.
• “Someone who doesn’t have all the answers - but knows how to get them.”

Additional Information

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses.
• Healthcare that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributions.
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback.
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and Training.
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certifications.
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting market.
• Working in an environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia’s DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20).
• LGBTQ+.
• Race & Ethnicity.
• Working Parents.
• Disabilities.

To learn more about Sia, please visit:

https://www.sia-partners.com/en/join-us

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.