Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Senior Project Manager / Leader On behalf of our client in the Public Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Senior Project Manager / Leader Senior Project Manager / Leader- Job Description

• Manage and ensure accountability for the full life cycle delivery of operational projects
• Utilize expertise in project management to track the status of projects and identify / manage risks
• Ensure that all projects are delivered cost-effectively and efficiently, in compliance with the organization's directives
• Oversee project budget alignments, financial forecasts, and reporting of actuals to ensure resources are used within agreed parameters
• Work and guide cross-functional teams in meeting project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define and prioritize initiatives and execute on the organization’s stakeholder engagement strategy
• Launch and manage outreach activities and engagement activities aimed at strengthening relationships, promoting public safety, and reducing damage to underground infrastructure
• Develop and implement effective reporting mechanisms to track progress and provide insights to senior leadership, aiding strategic decision-making

Senior Project Manager / Leader- Mandatory Skills

• Demonstrated experience in leading and overseeing project development from inception through project close-out
• Skilled in business planning, project management, and risk reporting
• Proven ability to understand and articulate project progress for executive consumption
• Experience in directing, managing, and leading multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring collaboration among matrix team members and successful delivery of project components
• Expertise in monitoring and managing costs, risk, schedules, governance, performance, and impact
• Able to provide an overarching view of project inter-dependencies and external dependencies, monitoring risk levels
• Ability to analyze projects to identify potential risks and issues, prioritize these for senior executives, and recommend effective mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to understand and articulate executive expectations and translate them into project deliverables
• Experienced in directing stakeholder consultation, facilitation, and consensus building
• Provides comprehensive project reporting to multiple stakeholders
• Adept at leading strategies and actions to manage resistance to change and to leverage support forces
• Skilled in developing and tracking budgets that accommodate multiple funding channels and cross-organization dependencies.
• Adept at leading strategies and actions to manage change and transformation initiatives
• Experience supervising the development and communication of project-related updates through various products, including presentations
• Proven track record of building positive relationships within teams and with external parties, fostering a collaborative work environment

Senior Project Manager / Leader - Preferred Skills

• Understanding of the construction and excavation industry, particularly focusing on public safety and infrastructure
• Knowledge of governance practices with the ability to implement high standards of professional governance
• Knowledge of how to interpret legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure policies are compliant and defensible
• Familiarity with IT and finance systems, enhancing project integration and delivery
• Creativity and openness to new ideas and in developing new approaches in policy development and implementation

Senior Project Manager / Leader- Assignment Start Date ASAP 12 months to start Senior Project Manager / Leader- Assignment Location Guelph, ON Work Hybrid