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Job Description
Live Assets is looking for a Project Manager for one of our clients. The incumbent will be responsible for the efficient and successful execution of large-scale complex projects by utilizing their knowledge of PMI/PMP strategies to achieve project requirements and organizational objectives. The Project Manager will research, propose, and execute initiatives for asset/resource allocation to maintain project timelines and budgetary constraints and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and management of day-to-day operations for project delivery.
- Define project status, risks, and changes, to ensure alignment with organizational goals while adhering to client delivery timelines.
- Establish clear lines of communication with cross-functional teams to build and maintain project schedules.
- Produce ad-hoc project status reports for client/leadership review as they pertain to timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to prioritize tasks required to synchronize the efforts of various external suppliers/contractors.
- Assist with communication triage for Project Management Leadership from stakeholders, SMEs, and technical teams as it pertains to changes in scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Create and review change orders by requesting quotes and issuing/securing purchase requests from the client procurement department.
- Ensure all project systems meet industry standards and adhere to operational best practices.
- Design, implement, and execute reporting schedules to provide real-time project status updates to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, meeting minutes, and any relevant documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
- Ensure continuous review of project timelines related to systems integration, engineering, and cyber security (technical and non-technical).
- Apply initiative to anticipate and accommodate organizational/stakeholder requirements on a pro-active basis to achieve project deadlines.
- Use of exemplary critical thinking and contingency planning as it pertains to project risk management and methodologies.
- Conduct business activities with integrity, care, and trustworthiness while maintaining compliance with internal and external guidelines.
- Demonstrate a broad commitment to financial, social, and environmental responsibility for project impacts at all times.
- Develop a working knowledge of information system standards such as the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science, or a combination of skills and experience.
- Five (5+) years of project management experience, in complex large-scale systems delivery or a combination of equivalent skills and experience. Two (2+) years of experience in P3/ Consortium project delivery.
- Possession of PMI/PMP certification(s) required
- Experience with time-tracking software is an asset.
- Experience in rail transportation or mass transit industries is an asset.
- Understanding of project management methodologies, and ability to adapt methods to achieve project success (IE Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
- Proven ability to effectively solve problems by providing alternate solutions to achieve desired results.
- Familiarity with the functions and applications of Microsoft Office
- Experience with Smartsheets is an asset.
- Understanding of Industrial Control System (ICS) design and implementation will be considered an asset
- Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio.
- Proven ability to effectively organize, lead, and manage project vendors/stakeholders.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients.
- Proactive approach to project management through exemplary attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Professional command of the English language in both spoken and written and presentation settings.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively as required.
About Live Assets | Leaders in Engineering Excellence | Greater Toronto Area
Live Assets is a premier engineering agency dedicated to delivering excellence in engineering solutions across various industries.
Our agency is renowned for its expertise in engineering, and we take pride in our track record of delivering outstanding engineering projects with precision and innovation.
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