Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients.

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Duration: 12 months (with Possible extension)

Client: Public Sector

Pay Rate: $100 - $110/hr [CAD]

Note: Remote work is also available. Candidates must be currently based in Canada.

Education: University degree or two-year diploma in computer science or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution

Must have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in web-based software development projects. Public sector experience preferred.
• Experience managing web software development projects, including agile delivery leadership, backlog management, stakeholder coordination, sprint planning, and team delivery.
• Experience managing web software development projects on cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) including release governance, environment management, CI/CD processes and deployment coordination.
• Experience and familiarity using project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Smartsheet or equivalent.
• Experience managing web software development projects involving multiple integrated components, authentication/identity services, external system integrations, content management functionality, and large-scale public user access.
• Experience providing technical leadership including leading technical discussions, influencing solution design, resolving technical delivery issues, and bridging business and engineering teams.
• Experience managing project governance, executive reporting, stakeholder communication, and decision-making processes across multiple projects.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide Project Management services for the development, implementation, and support of applications.
• Provide program support and project management within the branch as required.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team.
• Manage and lead multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• Provide architectural guidance for both cloud and non-cloud-based solutions.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and provide project management direction to branch staff and consultants, aligning with department goals, strategies, and standards, and subject to branch oversight.
• Escalate issues and risks promptly and appropriately.
• Deliver weekly status reports to the Director and Senior Manager, providing updates on project status, task reviews, and associated timelines.
• Lead or assist in the development of business cases and other technical documents as needed.
• Collaborate with clients to gather project requirements, as necessary.
• Report on projects and manage them using industry-standard project management practices and tools.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate project risks effectively.
• Use AI assisted tools, where appropriate and as approved by the province, to enhance project management effectiveness, with all project management decisions and outcomes validated by the technical project manager.

If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.

About Us

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.