Sr. IS Project (Program) Manager

Job Title: Sr IS Project (Program) Manager

Job Level: IT D
Date Posted: May 1, 2026
Closing Date: June 28, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Sr IS Project (Program) Manager.

Job Description:

AltaLink’s Security & Information Services (S&IS) Department is currently looking for Senior IS Project Managers who will be responsible for effectively delivering a large, complex program made up of several S&IS projects. The position is full time based out of the Calgary office, and will report to the Director, S&IS Capital Project Delivery or their delegate.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage simultaneous IT projects from $5M and higher from initiation to closing.
• Manage one or more programs of projects, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule and budget and human resources within the program.
• Manage overall cost, quality, schedule, scope, human resources and change management to meet the project objectives.
• Manage and communicate with project team members, consultants, project sponsors and managers on project scope, objectives, accountabilities and commitments.
• Report project status, finances, schedule and risks to all sponsors, stakeholders and management.
• Manage the development of project documentation requirements in accordance with IT Project Management Framework based on PMI, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), audit and Bill 198 requirements.
• Provide assistance to junior project managers to address project and business problems.
• Provide mentoring to junior project managers to build skills and knowledge.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and changing priorities on a daily basis.
• Assign work to staff, provide feedback and input on performance reviews.
• Development of organizational change management strategies for IT and for individual projects.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and other stakeholders as well as other IT projects.
• Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.