Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a  Project Manager for their Burnaby location

Overview:

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to oversee various utility capital projects

Role Accountabilities

  • Manages projects of varying size, diversity, complexity and risk and assumes responsibility for their successful completion within the Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management portfolio.
  • Develops project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives in the most cost effective manner using project management principles; delivers projects using accepted project and change management practices to ensure effective transition of project work into sustainment in the business.
  • Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder relationship management to work to ensure project objectives align with annual work plan priorities.
  • Provides continuous support to client areas and acts a business process liaison.
  • Supports development business cases, prepares project reports and, at completion, submits financial and final project reports for approval.
  • Reports risks associated with the project to the Security & Emergency Management Project Management Office.
  • Works effectively with client Change Management and Communications teams to develop and deliver project change management plans, stakeholder engagement plans, training plans, and to communicate regarding projects.

Education and Skills
 

  • Bachelor’s degree Engineering or relevant field
  • A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience or equivalent.
  • PMP
  • Has demonstrated experience managing projects related to risk management and/or projects that involve process change and people impacts.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
  • Willingness to learn multiple program areas and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Basic understanding of project or program management principles.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with Field Operations, Engineering, Work Delivery, and other stakeholder groups.