Project Manager - Operational & Move Readiness

Colliers Project Leaders•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$75,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities. As our company continues to attract exciting project opportunities, we seek a Project Manager with Operational Readiness and Move Management expertise to join our growing consulting team! The successful candidate is comfortable interacting and communicating with a range of people; whether contractors one day, clients and consultants the next. You will identify, define, organize, and implement all of the deliverables and tasks that are required for the operational planning, activation and occupancy of new or existing facilities for our clients in a logical, timely, safe and cost-effective manner that ensures consistent application of corporate priorities and principles. The Project Manager role includes leading operational readiness activities, involving change management strategies, plans, and frameworks resulting from redevelopment projects that introduce transformative change to people, process, technology and workflows. As redevelopment projects come to an end, this role facilitates the transition and relocation by working with user groups to advance our clients strategy, project vision and operational goals. This role encompasses many sectors including healthcare, post-secondary education, municipal services, transit and corporate office, experience in the healthcare setting would be considered an asset.

Requirements

A minimum 5 years of experience planning projects with role in implementing change management initiatives for clients
Demonstrated experience with managing multiple project participants that involves user group management, community engagement, strategy and transformation
A university degree or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, Communications, Organizational Behaviour or a related discipline
Working knowledge of, and experience with quality improvement principles and tools
Experience leading phased complex move transition change and project management initiatives within interdisciplinary team
Proactive with a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, achieve results and advance work plans
Excellent planning, analytical, organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent leadership, project management, and change management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships promote collaboration and reach consensus decision making
Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
Previous exposure to working as a consultant or working in a project management environment
Process improvement and customer service orientation
Demonstrated ability to work independently but also as part of a project team
Self-motivation, initiative, proactive working style
A results-oriented approach, demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve problems
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting environment

Nice To Haves

PROSCI change management designation or other related change management designation would be an asset
PMP certification is considered an asset
Lean training would be an asset
Experience in the healthcare setting would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and implement change management strategies, plans, frameworks
Develop initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness through people-centered change and result in adoption of changes, an improved work environment, greater involvement of stakeholders and a more responsive workforce
Carry out an impact assessment and change readiness assessment in order to plan the change management strategy
Lead and coordinate project requirements through the undertaking of User Group meetings, scheduling of project activities, and developing an overall project schedule
Lead the development of a transition plan that meets the client’s needs and leads to success on day one of operations
Lead and coordinate working groups and project teams, develop project plans and options, identify and assess challenges, limitations and opportunities while mitigating risk to our clients
Lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement and consultation processes and develop options and strategies for key government projects
Chair project meetings, as required, find resolution to issues and coordinate between multiple stakeholders.
Attend on-site moves, ensuring management of client and move team resources, addressing issues and deficiencies on behalf of the client
Ensure that client expectations and satisfaction are met or exceeded on all projects and the client’s best interests are represented with respect to contractual and technical issues
Interact with consultant teams in the development and coordination of project documentation and project implementation requirements
Develop and update standardized documentation to be used as a baseline approach for proposals, proponent interviews, project execution, and close-out.
Develop project documentation, tender and procurement documents for movers and other resources as required
Assist with developing scope narratives and pricing for proposal responses to all industry sectors
Use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Microsoft Project and other software programs to prepare spreadsheets, databases and documents
Lead the control of project related documents and deliver all work in accordance with Colliers Project Leaders Quality Management System and procedures
Maintain contact with existing and prospective clients and respond to business development and sales opportunities with support from the Business Development Team, Principal or Regional Vice President