Advisor, Strategic Projects

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advisor, Strategic Projects Initiatives provides project management expertise for the development and implementation of initiatives in Economic Development. This role will provide strategic planning, project management and coordination, in addition to communication and confidential services to the Director, Economic Development to advance key divisional priorities. This position is responsible for significant policy research, analysis, and multi-stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant work experience in a related field
Project Management experience, with proven ability to create and interpret business cases and financial proposals
Expertise working in Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment
A strong background in strategic and business planning is required
Ability to identify business needs, initiate and coordinate project resource requests
Exceptional communication, presentation and analytical skills
Solid customer service and people management skills; ability to interface with internal and external customers to meet corporate service standards
Solid organizational skills; detail oriented, well organized able to coordinate activities and tasks meeting conflicting priorities and timelines
Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable legislation is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage, facilitate and lead economic development focused projects and initiatives to advance the priorities and goals of Economic Development. This includes the development of international investment missions.
Support, advise and provide recommendations to the Director of Economic Development on confidential matters which may have the ability to impact labour relations.
Plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate project activities that include the coordination and implementation of programs and projects that support Economic Development.
Participate on cross-divisional project teams within the City and with other stakeholders as required to implement approved projects.
Manage community-led projects, which involve facilitating meaningful multi-stakeholder dialogue and liaising with internal departments, external agencies, businesses, organizations, institutions and the public, and may require contracting and managing outside consultants.
Identify factors that may impact project success and provide mitigation strategies to address these factors.
Develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a thorough understanding of and positive support for projects and initiatives.
Organize and direct effective project teams for the successful delivery of projects and initiatives.
Escalate complex issues to the appropriate level for resolution.
Manage communication plans to ensure timely communication with Mayor and Councils, internal and external stakeholders in partnership with Strategic Communications.
Create and maintain detailed project documentation and ensure all necessary sign-offs and approvals meet corporate policies and confidentiality requirements.
Achieve departmental operational objectives by contributing expertise, information and recommendations to strategic plans and progress reviews, including preparing and completing business and action plans.
Prepare presentations and reports that include measurement of progress against set project goals and objectives.
Lead and facilitate research and engagement strategies using internal and external project teams to support project planning and implementation objectives.
Participate in business reviews to improve service delivery and integration of Economic Development goals and objectives with other key city departments.
Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations to assist in the revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the needs of Economic Development stakeholders are continually met.
Use effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, assists in preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
Manage, lead and facilitate project coordination and team meetings as required to meet project needs.
Work well within diverse groups in support of project and operational goals and objectives.
Demonstrate corporate values at all times.