Project Manager

Description

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

Join a dynamic team, focused on helping Municipal Governments “Connect and Simplify Municipal Information to help make data informed decisions.” We are a data and service company with the goal of being an Alberta based technology company recognized across Canada. We are a small team that has seen year-over-year growth and is well positioned to increase our breadth and depth within the niche rural and small urban market, and we are looking for top-talent team members who can help take us to the next level.

What we Offer

Catalis is a fast growing and award-winning technology company that serves small urban and rural municipal governments across Canada. We offer competitive compensation, full paid vacation, and comprehensive health & dental benefits. We focus a lot of energy on professional development, offering free access to unlimited Udemy courses for personal and professional advancement, as we want our employees to ride the wave and grow with our business. We strive to be an example of a successful high-growth technology company in Alberta, and our team members depend on each other to make it happen.

This opportunity is based at Catalis’ office in Old Strathcona (Edmonton, Alberta). Our new office includes an innovative vibe, stand-up desks for all staff, foosball games, an active workplace enrichment committee, fitness challenges, an office dog, lounge areas, and more!

This is an onsite position working out of our Edmonton office Monday through Friday.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager leads implementation projects for Catalis’ Public Works & Engagement (PWE) vertical — spanning our ERP, CMMS, and PLM product lines — from planning through go-live. This role is both a hands-on project leader and a coach: guiding the project team on methodology, tools, and best practices while managing delivery on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. The Project Manager also directly manages a team of 2–3 Project Coordinators, overseeing their work and development to ensure consistent execution across the project portfolio. 

What you Will do

Project Execution & Delivery 

• Manage projects from planning through delivery for city/county/ government clients, ensuring all activities meet contractual and internal guidelines
• Establish project governance — project plans, communication plans, risk/issue logs, and RACI charts — and maintain related artifacts (status reports, agendas, statements of work)
• Use Kantata to plan and track project timelines, tasks, milestones, and resource allocations; approve and maintain project time sheets, and review baseline and forecasted revenue for each project
• Align and adjust resources and budgets across the project portfolio; accurately forecast project revenue and expenses
• Liaise between project teams, cross-functional departments, vendors, and stakeholders; communicate schedules, scope changes, and risks to all parties, including executive-level contacts
• Plan and facilitate project meetings (discovery sessions, working sessions, steering committees) and send regular stakeholder updates covering completed items, at-risk items, missed deadlines with mitigation plans, and upcoming decisions
• Monitor task and project health to identify at-risk items early and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate QA and user acceptance testing to ensure a successful go-live
• Manage your own projects & multiple concurrent implementations while delivering exceptional customer experience

Team Leadership & Coaching 

• Serve as a technical coach and mentor to the project team — guiding PM methodology, tools, and best practices, and removing roadblocks
• Directly manage a team of 2–3 Project Coordinators: assign work, review performance, and support their professional development
• Identify team skill gaps and close them through knowledge transfers, LMS training, or shadowing opportunities
• Foster a collaborative team environment and provide regular project updates in internal professional services review meetings

Requirements

What you Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience managing projects and delivering successful outcomes for stakeholders. 
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading team members; direct people-management experience a plus. 
• Experience using project/resource management tools such as Kantata or similar PSA platforms. 
• Strong communication skills — able to translate technical information for technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Strong risk/issue assessment, mitigation, and time-management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and a small team of direct reports. 
• Comfortable gathering requirements from business users and building project plans. 
• Ability to travel occasionally and work a hybrid schedule. 

Qualifications (Preferred, but not required): 

• PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification. 
• Experience in municipal/government operations. 
• Hands-on experience managing projects and resourcing within Kantata. 
• Prior experience directly managing or leading a team. 
• Experience with Jira or Smartsheet. 

Catalis is committed to building and promoting a diverse workforce and celebrates the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer. As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.