Contract Digital Enablement & AI Adoption Project Manager

Job Description

Cenovus is accelerating its digital transformation journey through the adoption of modern technologies, data-driven decision making, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Digital Enablement & AI Adoption Project Manager to support the continued growth and adoption of digital capabilities across the organization.

This role serves as a critical bridge between business and technology teams, driving awareness, engagement, and implementation of digital and AI-enabled initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully while maximizing business adoption and value realization.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder, an exceptional communicator, and a tenacious project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving momentum across multiple workstreams involving both internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Enablement & AI Adoption

• Champion the adoption of digital technologies and AI capabilities across Cenovus.
• Support the development and execution of digital enablement strategies that increase awareness, understanding, and business utilization of AI and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where technology and AI can improve operational efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.
• Help establish and promote best practices for AI awareness, responsible use, and business adoption.
• Drive engagement activities, workshops, and communication programs that support organizational readiness and adoption.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, from frontline teams to executive leadership.
• Coordinate and align efforts between business functions, Data & IT teams, vendors, consultants, and external partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor and facilitator, bringing together diverse groups to achieve common objectives.
• Lead discussions, workshops, and governance forums that drive alignment, decision-making, and accountability.
• Influence adoption and engagement through effective communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management.

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent digital initiatives, ensuring alignment to business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Proactively manage dependencies, risks, issues, and resource constraints across complex project environments.
• Demonstrate persistence and ownership in driving work forward, removing obstacles, and maintaining momentum toward delivery milestones.
• Develop and maintain project plans, status reporting, executive updates, and performance metrics.
• Ensure digital initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to expected business outcomes.

Business & Technology Alignment

• Translate business requirements into actionable work packages for technology teams.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, practical, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support innovation initiatives and foster collaboration between business teams and Data & IT to accelerate value realization.
• Balance competing priorities and demands while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes and organizational value.

Digital Enablement & AI Adoption

• Champion the adoption of digital technologies and AI capabilities across Cenovus.
• Support the development and execution of digital enablement strategies that increase awareness, understanding, and business utilization of AI and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where technology and AI can improve operational efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.
• Help establish and promote best practices for AI awareness, responsible use, and business adoption.
• Drive engagement activities, workshops, and communication programs that support organizational readiness and adoption.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience driving stakeholder engagement and technology adoption within large, complex organizations.
• Experience leading initiatives involving digital transformation, AI adoption, business process improvement, or enterprise technology deployment.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholder groups in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting AI, automation, analytics, or digital enablement programs.
• Familiarity with change management, organizational adoption, and communication strategies.
• Experience working with enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, data initiatives, or emerging digital technologies.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Prosci, or related certifications are considered assets.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong executive communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to engage, influence, and drive adoption across all organizational levels.
• Highly organized with strong planning and execution capabilities.
• Tenacious and results-oriented, with a proven ability to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on enabling organizational success.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased awareness and adoption of AI and digital capabilities across Cenovus.
• Strong engagement and participation from business and technology stakeholders.
• Successful delivery of digital enablement initiatives and transformation programs.
• Effective coordination of internal teams and external partners.
• Measurable business value realized through technology and AI adoption.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and sustained organizational engagement.

Qualifications