Project Leader

**Location**:Cornwall, ON, CA, K6H 5V1**Req ID**:43171**Status**: Regular Full Time**Working Conditions**: Hybrid Working Environment**Education Level**:4 years University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or related field, plus post-secondary courses in Project Management and Business Economics.**Location**: Cornwall, ON**Shifts(s)**: Days**Travel**: Yes
- 50%**Deadline to Apply**:July 2, 2023**Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.**
- Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.- Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on - and off - the job.**ACCOMMODATIONS**-
**JOB OVERVIEW**
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of
- **Project Leader.**
- Reporting to the Project Leader Supervisor, this position is responsible to lead and administer the organization, coordination, and execution of assigned project(s) within multidiscipline project portfolios. Lead matrix project execution teams. Coordinate and be responsible for project documentation. Ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.- This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement, and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Undertake the organizing, coordinating, and controlling of all stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in all project phases from initiation to closeout, as circumstances require.
- Utilize approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk.
- Perform project management activities throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
- Provide input into the preparation of project background information, contribute to scope and constructability reviews, and assist in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management, the Executive Office, and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds. Prepare and coordinate the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning.
- Review, provide input into, and accept project charters for assigned projects. Initiate and coordinate scopes of work (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, project management plans, gate packages, and contract performance specifications.
- Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of, and progress by designers, suppliers, construction, and operations before and after contract award. Maintain close liaison with field construction and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing, and other related issues. Provide immediate and higher management with regular project or work package reports. Monitor, evaluate and report on cost and schedule, and manage changes. Review cost variance reports, provide explanations and recommendations for disposition of variances, and take corrective actions when required. Evaluate project plans at every stage for project risk and develop mitigation plans. Execute other project management functions as required by corporate policies and procedures.
- Resolve and assist with resolution of issues and problems, as necessary to ensure that project deliverables are achieved as per plan, and that any changes to scope, schedule, and cost are managed and approved in line with process and procedure.
- As assigned, ensure Contract Management through all stages of the contracting process is carried out. Recommend to Supervisor the assignment of additional cross-functional resources as required. Work closely with the cross-functional team to ensure that roles are clearly defined and properly understood and that all project and contract requirements are communicated.
- Manage and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and agencies, and cooperate in exchange of relevant information as required to meet the project objectives. Arrange and chair meetings involving appropriate stakeholders with a given project. Guide and direct discussions involving internal staff, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and the like, in an effort to efficiently and effectively meet project objectives. Coordinate the preparation of project