ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The role will report into the Director of the Project Management & Governance Office (PM&GO). The Project Manager will be required to own and manage projects on a day-to-day basis. Ensuring that the project produces the required deliverables and within the specified constraints of time, quality and cost to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.
The projects are enterprise wide, varying in complexity and size within a matrix organizational structure. Deliverables can vary in scope from business to technology streams or a combination of both. Projects are delivered following a gated governance model and associated reporting into the portfolio of projects.
The Project Manager PMO will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
- Manage complex initiatives that span one or multiple functions (IT, Finance, Fleet, Corporate Services) in support of our business lines (Construction, Utilities, Facilities Management, Service)
- Provide leadership by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, managing to KPIs, KRIs and project milestones
- Full project life cycle ownership: Intake, Requirements Gathering, Planning, Execution, Governance, Reporting, Financial, Capacity and Change Management
- Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, continual improvement
- Manage complex stakeholder requirements in a matrix organization coordinating and propelling multiple functions towards successful project delivery, including supporting vendors
- Participate in the development, improvement of best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
- Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all stages of the project
- Manage the day-to-day project & portfolio activities and resources, manage project governance, chair project management team meetings
- Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues
- Manage project scope and changes
- Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Strong verbal and written communication to all levels within the organization
- Strong ability to develop analyses and presentations in support of project goals and reporting requirements
- Ability to present to all levels of the organization, control the room when necessary
- Understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques
- Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective
- Curious, driven, ability to challenge the status quo and work to improve the maturity of our PMO
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- University degree or college diploma in commerce, engineering, project management or related education
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years as a Project Manager or in a role with a heavy engagement in projects
- 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Strong control of the Microsoft Productivity Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, Project PowerBI, Teams)
- Strong ability to create and deliver presentation materials
- Understanding use of KanBan methodology
- Experience in SDLC Methodologies
- Must obtain and maintain necessary security clearance
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent client service by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
- Demonstrates ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
- Confidence in ability to work in a highly technical and changing work environment
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced, and changing environment
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.