Project Manager (Permanent)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Requires a knowledge of business administration, project management and minimum 10 years’ experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
CoreFactor is searching for a Project Manager on a full-time/permanent basis for a client in the GTA.
This position is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to go into the office two-three (2-3) times per week as required based on project requirements.
Job Function
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading a large ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) implementation over the full project life cycle. They will provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise in the management and delivering of projects, monitoring of activities and achievements, maintenance of schedules and monitoring of costs and project budgets. They will be responsible for directing staff, contractors and vendor personnel with respect to execution of tasks.
General Accountabilities:
This position is hybrid and will require the successful incumbent to go into the office two-three (2-3) times per week as required based on project requirements.
Job Function
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading a large ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) implementation over the full project life cycle. They will provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise in the management and delivering of projects, monitoring of activities and achievements, maintenance of schedules and monitoring of costs and project budgets. They will be responsible for directing staff, contractors and vendor personnel with respect to execution of tasks.
General Accountabilities:
- Supervise staff engaged in the delivery of the capital work program. Program includes work performed by internal forces, contractors and customer projects
- Support the Manager of Contract Management in effectively planning, preparing, monitoring and controlling the execution of outsourcing projects within the Project Delivery business unit.
- Lead CM team through the coordinate and development of RFP, tendering document, and contract governance in accordance to the organziation’s established processes and in line with industry standard. Liaise with a variety of groups within the Company (e.g. Asset Management, Engineering, Project Control, Contract Management, Environmental and Legal Services) on several aspects of the outsourcing program, including change proposals, business plan, budget, business case approvals, benchmarking, audits, contract disputes) in relation to successful Contracts Execution.
- Support the establishment of an effective framework of governance, process & future development and continuous improvement.
- Plan, schedule, organize and assign work to ensure that quality and accuracy of work is maintained and on schedule within the normal bounds of Project Management
- Provide advice, guidance and direction to staff in the resolution of work related problems, as well provide clear expectations and performance measures
- Provide leadership through demonstration and response to staff requirements to achieve targets, plans, strategies and quality objectives to deliver service levels
- Make effective recommendations on human resource issues, including career counseling, promotions, transfers, pay, hiring, and disciplinary action etc.
- Coordinate support program needs for various projects and programs while identifying key customers and stakeholders
- Manage and perform the full life cycle of work support programs resolving issues of performance, scheduling and control
- Define objectives, perform tasks and produce deliverables critical to the support and success of the project and in the development and implementation of contractual agreements
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, strategies and integrated plans for Project Management and other LOBs
- Reporting regularly on the status of the work program
- Maintaining a team of subordinates who are capable of producing the outputs required.
- Ensure subordinates are able and willing to produce the desired output, and that subordinate managers continually improve the processes for achieving the outputs.
- Assess staff capability to do the required work, now and in the future.
- Conduct personal effectiveness reviews of subordinates to build relationships and trust, and to improve effectiveness.
- Mentor and counsel subordinates
- Set an effective framework of policies and procedures for the work of the unit.
- Know and ensure own and subordinates’ compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and all corporate policies and procedures, and generally accepted practices relating to the work of the unit. Establish a two-way working relationship with subordinates to solicit their views on conditions and potential changes effecting their work, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensure that projects are executed in a safe and consistent manner via the capital projects process Leading a team to contribute to the successful execution of the work program by delivering projects per the approved scope, cost, and schedule.
- Requires a knowledge of business administration, project management and minimum 10 years’ experience. Requires knowledge of Transmission and Distribution systems and assets information technology and systems associated with project management activities, with in-depth knowledge of supply chain, legal and contracts
- Requires strong communication skills in order to lead a team effectively, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, and report on the status of projects within the portfolio.
- Requires relevant experience in the following areas:
- Information management systems and business process redesign.
- Experience in consulting, project management and facilitation services through all phases of systems project life cycles, including needs assessment, business case development, approval, implementation and transition to operational status.
- Familiar with the practices and procedures of the department, the organization structure, operation and service requirements of client groups.
- Manage multiple work programs and effectively lead and facilitate teams consistent with the goals and philosophies of continuous quality improvement
- Analyzing project finances, identifying trends, mitigating risks, and proactively taking action to maintain project and portfolio performance via communication with staff and peers.
- Reporting project and portfolio performance to senior management.
- Requires experience in handling complaints and dealing with internal and external customers. Requires experience in the supervision of staff, experience in promoting and developing a teamwork environment with both staff and peers.
- Requires experience in carrying out the broad scope of administrative responsibilities associated with monitoring, coordinating, and controlling the work activities of staff.
- Demonstrated Project Management Skills:
- Communication of Project Management Processes to business and service providers
- Able to persuade, convince, and influence others building consensus F
- Self-starter and ability to take initiative - takes action and proactively do things
- Ability to acquire information relevant to the achievement of valued goals
- Ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to facilitate management decisions for achieving business objectives
- Ability to take a role as leader of a team or other group
- Ability to work with different leadership styles
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead a large ADMS implementation through the full project lifecycle, managing scope, schedules, costs, budgets, risks, and delivery against approved objectives. Direct staff, contractors, and vendors; oversee contract and outsourcing activities; report project performance; and support governance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and knowledge of business administration, project management, and transmission and distribution systems, along with in-depth knowledge of supply chain, legal, and contract matters. Candidates should have experience leading teams and systems projects through all lifecycle phases, managing project finances and portfolios, communicating with stakeholders, and reporting to senior management.
Skills
- Project Management
- ADMS Implementation
- Transmission and Distribution Systems
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Budget and Cost Management
- Scheduling
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Process Redesign
- Information Management Systems
- RFP and Tendering
- Contract Governance
- Performance Reporting
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- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Technology
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Advanced Distribution Management System
- ADMS
- Transmission and Distribution
- Project Management
- Project Lifecycle
- Capital Work Program
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain
- RFP
- Tendering
- Contract Governance
- Outsourcing
- Business Process Redesign
- Information Management Systems
- Business Case Development
- Project Scheduling
- Project Budgeting
- Project Cost Control
- Risk Mitigation
- Portfolio Performance
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Change Proposals
- Benchmarking
- Audits
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Reporting
- Systems Implementation