Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects
About the role
Salary: Authority Band 11 ($115,830.00 or $120,471.00)
Status: Permanent, Unionized
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: September 5, 2025
WHO WE ARE
The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport as well as collaborates with the many vibrant community partners who impact our guest experiences. If you are interested in an exciting career in the airport industry, then this is the place to be!
WHAT WILL YOU DO
The Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects is responsible for managing complex business projects and initiatives within the organization. This role involves overseeing project execution, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring alignment with financial goals and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects will play a crucial role in driving efficiency, managing risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
WHATS THE TEAM LIKE
Our Project Delivery team is responsible for delivering both technology and business projects, as well as providing input to project and portfolio planning. We are a high-performing group which focuses on executing projects that connect business needs with process and technology solutions to drive seamless and innovative airport experiences.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the planning and execution of enterprise-wide projects, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting in partnership with Finance.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment and transparency with senior leaders, vendors and clients.
- Proactively monitor project activities to identify potential risks and issues that could affect timelines, budget, scope, or quality.
- Facilitate risk assessment workshops with stakeholders to evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
- Responsible for shaping standards and best practices across departments and the organization.
- Champion project management best practices and contribute to the maturity of the Project Delivery Office.
- Ensure all project activities adhere to internal controls, regulatory standards, and organizational policies, including data privacy, financial reporting, and procurement guidelines.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- The ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC (RAIC Program and Application Information).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in project management, including leading cross-functional or enterprise-level initiatives.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
- Experience leading change initiatives or managing stakeholder adoption of new processes.
- Skilled in preparing and presenting project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
WHAT OPTIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION (all are assets)
- Familiarity with financial systems and software, with Oracle experience an asset (e.g., ERP systems, financial planning tools).
- Bilingual in English or French.
- Graduate-level education (e.g., MBA, Master’s in a relevant discipline) is preferred.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES:
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
About Calgary Airport Authority
Our foundational values define our beliefs and behaviours: we create effortless and memorable airport experiences that reflect Calgary's legendary hospitality and our region's natural beauty.
Whether it's joining people with life defining adventures or bringing together friends and family, our work makes it possible.
And it takes great people – Project Managers, Accountants, Equipment Operators or IT Specialists – all working together with a common goal of growing one of Canada's best airports.
Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects
About the role
Salary: Authority Band 11 ($115,830.00 or $120,471.00)
Status: Permanent, Unionized
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: September 5, 2025
WHO WE ARE
The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport as well as collaborates with the many vibrant community partners who impact our guest experiences. If you are interested in an exciting career in the airport industry, then this is the place to be!
WHAT WILL YOU DO
The Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects is responsible for managing complex business projects and initiatives within the organization. This role involves overseeing project execution, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring alignment with financial goals and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager II – Enterprise Projects will play a crucial role in driving efficiency, managing risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
WHATS THE TEAM LIKE
Our Project Delivery team is responsible for delivering both technology and business projects, as well as providing input to project and portfolio planning. We are a high-performing group which focuses on executing projects that connect business needs with process and technology solutions to drive seamless and innovative airport experiences.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the planning and execution of enterprise-wide projects, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting in partnership with Finance.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment and transparency with senior leaders, vendors and clients.
- Proactively monitor project activities to identify potential risks and issues that could affect timelines, budget, scope, or quality.
- Facilitate risk assessment workshops with stakeholders to evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
- Responsible for shaping standards and best practices across departments and the organization.
- Champion project management best practices and contribute to the maturity of the Project Delivery Office.
- Ensure all project activities adhere to internal controls, regulatory standards, and organizational policies, including data privacy, financial reporting, and procurement guidelines.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- The ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC (RAIC Program and Application Information).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in project management, including leading cross-functional or enterprise-level initiatives.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
- Experience leading change initiatives or managing stakeholder adoption of new processes.
- Skilled in preparing and presenting project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
WHAT OPTIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION (all are assets)
- Familiarity with financial systems and software, with Oracle experience an asset (e.g., ERP systems, financial planning tools).
- Bilingual in English or French.
- Graduate-level education (e.g., MBA, Master’s in a relevant discipline) is preferred.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES:
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
About Calgary Airport Authority
Our foundational values define our beliefs and behaviours: we create effortless and memorable airport experiences that reflect Calgary's legendary hospitality and our region's natural beauty.
Whether it's joining people with life defining adventures or bringing together friends and family, our work makes it possible.
And it takes great people – Project Managers, Accountants, Equipment Operators or IT Specialists – all working together with a common goal of growing one of Canada's best airports.