This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

Position Summary

The Manager, Project Delivery provides strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of the University’s enterprise-wide projects and programs. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), this role oversees a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators, ensuring that projects are delivered in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities, governance standards, and project management methodologies.

This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s project delivery maturity, promoting consistency, accountability, and excellence across all project activities. The Manager, Project Delivery acts as a bridge between executive leadership and project teams, translating institutional objectives into actionable delivery plans and measurable results.

The Office of the Vice-President, University Services, Operations and Finance provides the operational foundation that supports the University of Alberta’s academic and research mission. This role leads the delivery of integrated services that foster a thriving, high-performing university environment.

The Vice-President oversees the development and management of campus infrastructure, secure and sustainable IT systems, strategic human resources, financial stewardship and procurement services. The portfolio emphasizes service excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement to meet institutional goals.

Key departments reporting to this portfolio include Campus Services; Finance, Planning and Procurement; Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment; Information Services and Technology; Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships; Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management; Shared Services; Strategic Transformation and Delivery; and Utilities and Operations.

• Lead Project Delivery Team: Directly manage and provide strategic leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

• Oversee Project Portfolio: Ensure the successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery of a diverse portfolio of enterprise-wide and cross-functional projects.

• Establish and Enforce Standards: Define, implement, and maintain project management standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices, ensuring consistent application and alignment with EPMO and institutional governance frameworks.

• Drive Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the EPMO Director and senior leaders to align project priorities with the University's strategic plan and provide strategic advice on delivery capabilities, risks, and portfolio integration.

• Manage Stakeholder Governance: Partner with executive sponsors and senior administrators (including Vice-Presidents and Deans) to lead project governance meetings, facilitate decision-making, and ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communication.

• Advance EPMO Maturity: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, building institutional project management capability through training, mentorship, and supporting the adoption of enterprise tools and enhanced delivery frameworks

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, information technology, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive project and program management experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or people management role.

• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, and cross-functional projects in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex environment.

• Experience implementing or managing enterprise-level project management frameworks, governance processes, or portfolio systems.

• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with experience managing diverse project teams.

• Advanced project management, change management, and strategic planning skills.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication abilities.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex governance and matrixed environments.

• Skilled in the use of enterprise project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar).

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is considered an asset.

• PROSCI, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.

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The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.