Senior Project Director – eHealth Development

Job Description The Government of Alberta is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Director – eHealth Development to lead a large-scale digital health transformation initiative. This role will oversee multiple interdependent programs focused on modernizing Alberta’s healthcare ecosystem and delivering a seamless, patient-centered experience. Job Title: Senior Project Director – eHealth Development Client: Government of Alberta – Primary and Preventative Health Services Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid – Primarily Remote, Within Canada Only) Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (Multi-Year Initiative) Key Responsibilities Provide executive-level oversight across major eHealth initiatives including: CII/CPAR Electronic Referral Solution (ERS) Provincial EMR Strategy & Integration EHR Viewer & Clinical Document modernization Develop and manage integrated portfolio plans, roadmaps, timelines, and dependencies Ensure alignment between clinical workflows, business objectives, technical architecture, and policy requirements Lead vendor and contract management activities including: Statements of Work (SOWs) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Pricing, deliverables, and compliance Manage relationships with EMR vendors, technology providers, and shared services partners Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders including clinicians, regulatory bodies, and provincial partners Prepare executive briefings, dashboards, status reports, and risk mitigation strategies Ensure adherence to provincial IMT standards, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks Requirements Extensive senior-level experience leading large-scale digital health / eHealth transformation programs Strong portfolio/program management experience across complex, multi-stream initiatives Proven experience in vendor and contract management Experience working with healthcare stakeholders and regulatory organizations Strong executive communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills Demonstrated experience within government or large public-sector environments (highly preferred) Upstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.