Project Manager - Strategic Projects
About The Position
VIA Rail is undertaking ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure, including a new train fleet and ongoing infrastructure improvements. The Senior Project Manager will support various activities related to the High-Speed Rail (Alto) project and the evolution of passenger rail services in Canada. Reporting to the Sr Manager, Project Management Office, the incumbent will collaborate with legal, engineering, communications, procurement, and property management departments. This role is responsible for coordinating, integrating, and monitoring the project governance process. The Senior Project Manager's agility is crucial due to the Alto project's complex context and the need to mobilize multiple internal and external stakeholders for project success. The position is part of a team that integrates information and analysis from across VIA Rail, supporting executive discussions and Government of Canada decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, administration, or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in operations or transportation. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Proven practical knowledge of project management activities and project management tools and methods.
- Experience in executing major projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- PMP certification.
- Experience working in a matrix management environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the public sector.
- Proven practical knowledge of project management tools and methods, such as MS Project, SharePoint, EPM 2010, and Project Online.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate cooperative workshops to advance various Alto project planning and work activities.
- Ensure the execution, monitoring, and delivery of the project directly assigned (assess project scope, budget, timelines, risks, and issues).
- Facilitate work sessions with the Alto team and key stakeholders to develop solutions, resolve issues, address uncertainties, and assess project risks.
- Develop a project schedule supporting the various project milestones of the Alto project and presenting VIA Rail deliverables, identifying the critical path and ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
- Establish quality and performance review processes to support key milestones of the Alto project.
- Participate in the implementation of the risk management process and foster a culture of sound risk management and mitigation plans.
- Follow up on the post-mortem process at the end of each project to ensure lessons learned are shared.
- Support various governance activities to integrate multiple stakeholders into the project.
- Support governance activities related to the Alto initiative in accordance with Corporate Project Management Office work methods and industry best practices.
- Report on project progress (quality, schedule, costs, risks).
- Support the preparation of presentation documents for governance meetings, executive committees, the Board of Directors, and Transport Canada.
Benefits
- Employment equity employer
- Inclusive and equitable work environment
- Opportunities for individuals who request assistance for accessibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
