Project Manager

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As the Project Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of project management services across the Right of way Management Services Unit. You will be responsible for initiation, planning, resourcing, scope development, budget preparation, implementation, quality control, change management, contract management, close out and post project analysis. Primary duties include:

- Respond to changing business needs and act in the capacity of internal consultant advising the Program Manager of issues and opportunities using professional standards and tools
- Develop project metrics, milestones and off-ramps.
- Monitor and react to events that impacts the project, communicate, motivate, empower liaise with project staff.
- Development of the change management, transition, training, sustainment and communications plans.
- Prepare procurement documents such as tender specifications, requests for proposal or request for quote.
- Facilitate planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups, one-on-one meetings with project sponsors, key interested parties occasionally a project steering committee.
- Work collaboratively with a program team, leaders in Mobility Operations, and cross-corporate Business Units on strategic initiatives to position them for success
- Influence, consensus build, and balance competing interests in the development of a culture of superior customer experience driven by efficiency (cost), and effectiveness (performance).

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2 year diploma in Engineering, Business, Information Technology, or related field and at least 7 years related work experience as a project manager; OR
- A degree in Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Commerce, Business, Information Technology or related field and at least 5 years related work experience as a project manager
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in change management on complex projects.
- Demonstrated project management skills, people management skills and ability to work with complex multi-disciplinary projects spanning time frames that may extend from one month to multiple years.
- Success in the position includes:

- Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- Must be able influence others and move towards a common vision or goal.
- Ability to work well with minimum supervision and as an effective team member.
- Excellent organization, planning and well-developed interpersonal communication skills.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Mobility

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 312697