General Manager, Project Execution

Status: Full-Time, Temporary (2-Year Term) Non-unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: 9th March 2026

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we're the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We're in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT'S THE TEAM LIKE

The Leadership team at the Calgary Airport Authority is structured to ensure operational excellence, risk management, and strategic alignment across business and technology initiatives.

Within this framework, the General Manager of Project Execution role is designed to oversee all aspects of major business and technology projects, ensuring they meet organizational objectives and are successfully delivered with a high level of quality.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of project execution, including planning, design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and turn‑over activities across business and IT project types.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery to ensure projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
• Foster strong engagement and alignment with business leaders to ensure project plans are fully understood, supported, and integrated with organizational priorities.
• Identify alignment gaps or challenges and facilitate collaborative problem‑solving to maintain progress and drive successful outcomes.
• Oversee project forecasting and reporting cycles for schedule, financial performance, and delivery progress.
• Establish project structures and reporting mechanisms that enable efficient tracking, transparency, and decision‑making.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Project Managers, Business Analysts, Project Coordinators, and the broader Project Delivery team.
• Manage workforce planning, resource allocation, and the distribution of work to ensure optimal delivery capacity.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry – we'll help you through this For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, project management, or similar. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role overseeing long-term and capital projects in similar organization.
• Makes decisions using a balanced approach that considers risk, resources, cost, operational needs, and long‑term value.
• Builds strong relationships across business areas and collaborates to remove barriers, drive alignment, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Engages stakeholders with transparency, ensuring they remain informed, aligned, and confident in project direction and progress.
• Interprets complex data, forecasts, and metrics to identify trends, anticipate issues, and guide decision‑making.
• Evaluates risks and proposes mitigation strategies that balance operational, financial, and regulatory considerations.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Professional certifications in Project Management and Business Analysis.
• Experience managing projects in Oracle.

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.