Program Analyst

Pay Rate: $63.50/hour, depending on experience

Contract Term: 1 year

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a Program Analyst on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Program Analyst in this critical role will be involved in coordinating the Restructured Energy Market (REM)

program, ensuring that all program artifacts are meticulously managed, and facilitating seamless

communication across various departments. The successful candidate will possess outstanding

verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a keen aptitude for

active listening. They will collaborate closely with multiple project managers and program managers

throughout the organization to drive the successful execution of program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive program artifacts, including action and decision records and the programs integrated plan.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings for various program activities, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed and prepared.
• Author and create high-quality communication materials, including reports, presentations, and updates for various audiences.
• Facilitate the development and management of actions and milestones in collaboration with project and program managers, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Maintain and manage program financials and resources, ensuring the program remains on budget and financial reports are accurate and timely.
• Monitor, track, and report on program milestones, ensuring timely completion and addressing any deviations promptly.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks in collaboration with project managers, developing effective strategies to address potential issues.
• Prepare detailed monthly status reports for presentation at the director and executive levels, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and next steps.
• Support the continuous improvement of program processes and methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Provide quality assurance of all executive-level presentations, materials or reports.
• Build and manage document management repositories, team guidelines and monitor and controls usage.
• Manage team and vendor resource forecasts, availability, time tracking, invoicing and expenses.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of program and project coordination / project controls experience working directly on complex programs and/or projects.
• Proven understanding of Project Management best practices, principles, and methodologies (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile).
• Strong understanding of document management best practices.
• Persistent attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and MS Project to produce project deliverables.
• Experience with Workday and Service ServiceNow systems for reporting, collecting financial data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in business, IT or Finance or related field or equivalent work / industry experience
• Project Management / project financial management courses and/or certification preferred.
  
  

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