Intermediate to Senior PMP Certified Project Manager (5+ years) to manage a diverse portfolio of business transformation projects in a complex, integrated

Our client is seeking an Intermediate to Senior PMP Certified Project Manager (5+ years) to manage a diverse portfolio of business transformation projects in a complex, integrated environment in the utilities industry (ONSITE, REGINA, SK).

Responsibilities:

• Manage the budget, schedule, and scope of the project
• Manage the delivery of the project, taking accountability for overall progress (schedule) and the use of resources (budget),
• Proactively escalate decisions, risks, and issues to appropriate governance bodies for resolution,
• Establish and maintain the project’s risk register, issue log, and change controls
• Initiate corrective actions to mitigate project issues
• Manage project documentation including project plans and meeting minutes
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and deliverables
• Timely project wrap-up, team release, lessons learned, and project disposition
• Work as a project team member with peers to ensure progressive realization of improvements within the project management practice

Must Have:

• 5+ years as a Project Manager
• PMP Certified
• Business transformation projects
• Natural gas transmission and distribution / utility experience

Nice to Have:

• Excellent written, oral and listening communication skills with audiences varying from end users to C-Level management
• Experience in the project management of large, complex information technology Projects (e.g., implementing Customer Information System based solutions, etc.)
• Delivering work management, asset management and inventory management solutions in the role of a project manager
• Implementing Complex Integrated Solutions in the role of a project manager
• Managing vendor relationships and managing vendor relationships and commitments in the role of a project manager
• Project Management methodologies or other delivery methodologies such as RUP, Waterfall, Agile, and Six Sigma, to ensure project satisfaction
• Implementing business transformation projects that require significant process redesign and people impacts
• Experience in Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint
• Group facilitation experience
• Proven experience as a strong problem solver and in making decisions and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Proven leadership skills and leadership roles in career
• Experience integrating transformational level change management activities into a project plan and schedule