Manager, Corporate Projects Jobs

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BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
BDO Canada requires a Manager of Corporate Projects to join our team in a hybrid arrangement sitting out of either our Winnipeg or downtown Toronto locations. The successful candidate will support the Director and Senior Manager of Transformation, responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are running smoothly, on budget and on time. This position will also require you to liaise with multiple project teams to gather, analyze, and monitor project data, as well as prepare project status reports. To ensure success in this role, you should be able to identify internal clients’ business needs and meet those through effective project management, analytical prowess, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff members and management.
Your Opportunity

• Work collaboratively with other project managers within BDO’s PMO to develop and maintain a consistent and repeatable project management framework and methodology that is aligned with the organization's objectives and strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that projects are aligned with business objectives and that stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the projects you are responsible for
• Assist the planning and implementation of project management strategies, based on templates and toolsets
• Gather and analyze project data to identify its weaknesses and resolve any time-related or budgetary risks
• Establish and maintain program and project level performance dashboards
• Prepare project status reports for sponsors/management review
• Work with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimum disruption to business operations
• Manage, monitor, and communicate the roadmap and budget
• Ensure all project strategies are in compliance with company standards, as well as federal laws and regulations where applicable
• Superior communication skills including experience in developing and delivering presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor existing projects to ensure timely execution and completion
• Demonstrated experience working with Executive level stakeholders and managing expectation
• Liaise with your sponsors as well as project team members and provide suggestions or solutions to unforeseen issues when needed
• Communicate with internal clients about the status and progress of their projects
• Establish personal engagement agreement with business sponsor(s) and stakeholder(s) to facilitate shared meaning and commitment to goals
• In conjunction with PMO, define and promote governance

How do we define success for your role?

• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience And Education

• You have highly developed analytical skills, good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• You bring excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse employee population
• You offer expert level competency working with MS Project, and ideally have completed MS Project certifications
• You hold a bachelor's degree in project management, or a similar field e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP certifications. Prosci or ADKAR Certifications are also considered assets
• You offer proven organizational abilities and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
• You bring previous experience in a professional service and/or service delivery environment.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• You have strong knowledge of MS Suite of products (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint)
• You possess excellent knowledge of project management strategies, processes, and tools
• You bring a minimum of 3 year's experience as a PMO analyst, project manager, or a similar role.
• You bring strong program coordination and administration abilities

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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