Manager- Project Management

**The Opportunity**

This individual will report directly to the Director of AISP, interacting closely with clients, Ulteig Lifeline Sector business units (Power, Renewables, Transportation, & Water), Sales/Business Development, and Shared Services (Quality, PM Center of Excellence, Sales Operations, HR, etc.). The Manager - Project Management is a self-starting leader who will primarily focus on project and team success, people development, and PMO excellence.

**What You'll Do**

**_ Project Management Responsibilities - 40%_**
- Provide project management oversight, including managing scope according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules to ensure successful project execution.
- Be assigned as Project or Program Manager for various AISP projects (i.e. SCADA projects, system protection projects, metering, water automation projects) and responsible for leading projects from initiation through close-out activities.
- Support complex and large portfolios and programs with both technical and project management oversight.
- Promote, monitor, and facilitate project health via Earned Value Measurement (EVM) and data analytics for all projects, programs, and/or portfolios executed within the team.

**_Team Management Responsibilities - 40%_**
- Maintain and grow a positive team culture
- Provide direction, leadership, and PMO service oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals
- Coach, train, and develop project management supervisors and staff for growth and development opportunities
- Plan and facilitate 1:1 and team meetings
- Actively manage team resource planning and workload
- Perform individual quarterly and annual performance reviews, training, and professional development for team members
- Responsible for team financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and hiring.

**_Business Development Responsibilities -10%_**
- Work collaboratively with client team leads (CTL’s) for select clients to maintain a high level of client service and resolve both project and non-project related issues
- Participate and partner with members of the Sales team and Project Managers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients
- Support proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team, Sales, and other service departments
- Maintain and grow positive client relationships with existing and new clients

**_Process Development and Improvement Activities - 10%_**
- Invest in continuous improvement activities and initiatives for the department and company, driving effective and efficient project execution
- Work closely with Project Management Center of Excellence to align tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.
- Creation and delivery of training tools, standard operating procedures, and process enhancements

**What We Expect from You**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, project management, or construction management from a Canadian university program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) or equivalent
- Advanced degree in engineering management or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in renewable, power, and/or water projects, in a technical and/or project management role(s).
- PMP or higher/equivalent certification preferred.
- Knowledgeable of engineering workflow and construction management
- Experienced with PMI methodology, including earned value metrics for monitoring project health
- Experience in leading, managing, and developing other Project Management Professionals.
- Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude
- Strong analytic and information management skills
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
- High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timeliness
- Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
- Proficiency in project controls (scheduling and cost control) utilizing Microsoft Project Professional and/or Primavera P6
- Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty
- Must have authorization to work permanently in Canada
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
- Ability to travel 25% of the year to engage with team members, clients, and/or for team, department, or company-level events

**What You Can Expect from Ulteig**

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and ou