Project Manager

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

**Requisition ID**: 18647

**Location**: Mississauga, ON

**Temporary Assignment**: Regular

**Business Unit**: Corporate Services

Why join us?

You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences - and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.

Who we are

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province’s power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it. We operate the province’s electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario’s electricity needs - now and into the future.

The opportunity

A seasoned Project Manager with hands on experience working in an Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the Supervisor, Enterprise PMO, the Project Manager will be asked to develop and generate multiple types of Portfolio Management reports, such as: portfolio health report; risk management report; cost management reports; and resource management reports. The Project Manager will also will be involved in the design and development of the Project, Program and Portfolio Management Life Cycle processes/framework and supporting templates. This role will also provide support to Project Managers across the IESO. In addition, will be asked to lead projects that meet the stated business objectives within agreed timeline and budget.

What you’ll do

Regularly monitor and report on the health of the project portfolio by reviewing project progress reports, compiling data into portfolio level reports, and generating monthly and quaterly dashboard reports.
Provide support and guidance to multiple project managers in navigating the IESO Project Management processes and tools.
Perform project governance and quality assurance on project charters, project plans including schedules, exception reports and closure reprots.
Support the development of the Program Management Framework including documenting processes and templates
Manage assigned projects with overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects. Demonstrates influencing skills to accomplish project objectives in a matrix reporting environment.
Develop project documentation and artifacts with accurate cost, resource, and time estimates.
Manage project interdependencies within the program/portfolio and ensures efficient utilization of project resources.
Plan, acquire and engage external services through the IESO procurement process to resource and support project delivery.
Work with the contract managers and procurement in the development of RFPs, evaluation of vendor submissions, and the establishment of contracts to ensure on-time project delivery. Ensures vendor resources are managed to statement of work and project objectives.
Co-ordinate with the resource managers to update project resources available capacity and works with project managers to resolve resource constraints
Monitor and ensures effective and efficient use of the IESO control mechanisms so that major project decisions, such as solution design and scope changes, are approved by project sponsors and senior management; including stakeholders who are impacted by the outcome from the project.
Review periodically IESO Project Management governance, methodologies, standards, processes and templates. Ensures it is up-to-date and timely reporting of various PMO reports with high quality.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven track record of working in the Enterprise PMO enviornment, leading projects through all phases of the Project Management life cycle.
Strong knowledge of project and program management; theory, principles, and practices including the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices as well as PM tools such as MSProject, Visio, MSOffice.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, infrastructure/network and IT operations.
Proven history of delivering projects using Waterfall, Agile and hybrid methodologies.
Requires strong facilitation and communications (written and oral) skills to prepare accurate, concise, and clear correspondence, procedures, guidelines, and reports.
PMP certification is required.
Energy/Electricity sector experience is an asset.

What’s in it for you

A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace
A challenging, fast-paced and collaborative team environ