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Job Title - Senior Project Manager (ERP, Procurement & Enterprise Transformation)

Location - Alberta, Canada (Hybrid – Primarily Onsite)

Employment Type - Contract

Project: Procurement System Modernization

Interview Mode: In-Person / Virtual

Work Location: Alberta, Canada

About the Role

The Client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives within the 1GX ERP modernization program.

This role will focus on managing complex enterprise projects spanning:

Contract-to-Pay

Procure-to-Pay

Source-to-Contract

HRIS Modernization

Budgeting & Forecasting Systems

SAP-Based Enterprise Transformation Initiatives

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in enterprise project management, ERP transformation, procurement systems modernization, stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, governance, budgeting, risk management, and public-sector delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage complex enterprise-wide procurement system modernization initiatives across the 1GX ERP platform

• Manage projects involving procurement transformation, HRIS modernization, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise business process improvements

• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects, resources, vendors, and governance activities

Procurement & ERP Transformation

• Manage enterprise procurement transformation initiatives spanning:

– Contract-to-Pay

– Procure-to-Pay

– Source-to-Contract Processes

• Support ERP modernization initiatives designed to improve compliance, operational efficiency, analytics, and enterprise purchasing capabilities

• Collaborate with business and IT leadership teams to support enterprise architecture alignment and business process transformation

Project Planning, Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain:

– Project Charters

– Business Cases

– Briefing Notes

– Status Reports

– Risk Logs

– Dashboards

– Project Closure Reports

• Present project updates and executive briefing materials to Steering Committees and Ministerial-level stakeholders

• Manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies

Stakeholder & Executive Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, project sponsors, vendors, business stakeholders, and technical teams

• Facilitate executive-level decision-making and escalation management

• Ensure effective communication throughout project lifecycles, including status updates, issue management, and stakeholder engagement

Change Management & Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and guidance to project resources and cross-functional delivery teams

• Support change management, communication planning, and organizational readiness activities

• Establish work priorities, monitor delivery progress, and drive successful project outcomes

Public Sector & Enterprise Delivery

• Ensure compliance with Government of Alberta enterprise architecture, governance standards, and project delivery methodologies

• Collaborate with PMO teams to define and maintain project standards, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:

– Information Technology

– Computer Science

– Mathematics

– Engineering

– Related Discipline

• Active PMP or PgMP Certification (or equivalent) required

Project Management Experience

• 12 years of experience in Project Management roles leading enterprise initiatives

• 12 years of experience defining project scope and goals with business stakeholders

• 12 years of experience developing enterprise project deliverables and executive reporting documentation

• 12 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently

Stakeholder & Leadership Experience

• 10 years of experience developing and maintaining executive-level stakeholder relationships

• 10 years of experience making recommendations on complex business and technical issues

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact across diverse stakeholder groups

• Ability to lead daily face-to-face meetings with clients and technical teams

Enterprise Delivery & Methodologies

• 10 years of experience working with Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery methodologies

• 10 years of experience leading large-scale custom software development projects in enterprise environments

• 10 years of experience working within enterprise architecture environments

• 10 years of experience implementing enterprise IT solutions across multiple teams and organizations

Public Sector Experience

• 10 years of experience working in or for the public sector

• Senior leadership experience supporting public-sector organizations with strong stakeholder and governance understanding

• Experience with SAP ERP modernization initiatives

• Experience supporting procurement and HRIS transformation programs

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting systems within SAP environments

• Experience presenting to executive steering committees and senior government leadership

• Experience within large-scale enterprise transformation programs similar to 1GX

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Work must be performed from within Canada due to network and security requirements

• Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM Alberta Time

• Hybrid work model with onsite presence expected approximately 5 days per month

• Criminal background check required prior to onboarding

• Mandatory security and FOIP training required

Scoring Methodology

• Financial/Pricing – 20%

• Resource Qualifications – 20%

• Interview Process – 60%

What We’re Looking For

Senior-level enterprise Project Management expertise

ERP, procurement, and transformation program experience

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Public-sector and enterprise governance experience

Ability to lead complex multi-stream initiatives in high-visibility environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to one of Alberta’s largest ERP modernization initiatives

• Work on enterprise-scale procurement and business transformation programs

• Collaborate with executive leadership, enterprise architects, and government stakeholders

• Drive meaningful modernization initiatives impacting enterprise-wide operations

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company delivering ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise transformation, and staffing solutions across North America and beyond.

We specialize in connecting top-tier professionals with transformative opportunities while helping organizations modernize and optimize enterprise technology ecosystems.

NetworkPedia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and encourages applications from all qualified professionals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background.

How to Apply

Apply directly via LinkedIn Easy Apply or send your updated resume along with PMP certification to recruitment@networkpedia.com