Project Specialist - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.

City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Manage a diverse portfolio, including but not limited to e-commerce storefronts and leverage partnering opportunities to further customer objectives.

Determine resource requirements and consult with the sponsors on appropriate selection process (assign, recruit, or contract).
Lead projects and objectives to achieve goals for the customers and the business unit.
Help and support with the design and overseeing of the technical implementations.
Manage a diverse project portfolio and leverage partnering opportunities to further customer objectives.
Lead and manage a small team.
Assess multiple partners needs and balance them against one another and then propose a course of action.
Prepare and present findings to a variety of audiences.
Plan, coordinate, and communicate to contractors and consultants. This includes preparation of contract documents and request for proposal (RFP) documents.
Manage project integration including project plan development, project plan execution, overall change control, integration, alignment and project cost management.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management or related plus at least 5 years of progressively responsible and related experience.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Any of the following will be considered preferred assets.
Experience in ecommerce related projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 36
Knowledge of online payment technologies (ie. Moneris).
Experience with Open Text Content Server.
Organizational fit with welldeveloped discretion, diplomacy, and relationship building skills are essential to this position.
A strong awareness of cost benefit balance, with a demonstrated selfmotivation to manage work within timelines and budget is required.

Pre-employment Requirements