Program Management Office Consultant

My client is seek a Program Management Consultant:

Reporting to the Manager, Program Management Office, the Program Management Consultant will provide program level forecasting, scheduling, reporting and resource balancing services to client execution groups to ensure successful delivery of the Execution Work Program, while addressing budget, resource and schedule constraints.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the achievement of program outcomes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their client groups and Execution Work Program overall.
• Attends bi-weekly Construction and Design Update Review Meetings and takes required actions to resolve identified issues and risks.
• Continuously monitors the actual capital and operating spend and attainment, analyzing the gaps between plan and actual results, identifying root causes and risks, and adjusting the Execution Work Program in collaboration with the client group to ensure resources are fully utilized, while meeting budget constraints and regulatory obligations.
• Consults with client groups to address ongoing changes to the Execution Work Program as a result of emerging issues faced by field staff, as well as the emergence of higher priority projects, while managing resource and budget constraints.
• Forecasts the Design and Construction Execution Work Program through the development of spend (capital/operating expenditures) and attainment plan lines for Capital and Maintenance projects/programs for assigned client groups, $100M per year
• Proactively identifies and manages risks that impact the successful delivery of programs for assigned client groups.
• Provides consultation and support in addressing budget, schedule and resource constraints and maximizes the inclusion of high priority projects and programs identified by Engineering & Investment Planning.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with various stakeholders (i.e. Engineering & Investment Planning, Finance, Design and Construction groups) and acts as the liaison for all projects under assigned area of jurisdiction.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drives Results and Accountability: Establishes credibility by demonstrating high standards for the work in their area; applying discretion and judgment to achieve results; proactively anticipates problems and initiates solutions to resolve.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics software is an asset.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred; Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP) is an asset
• Five (5) + years of Project and/or Program Management experience.
• Performance Management: Ability to analyze data to understand performance gaps as identified in program KPIs and identify mitigation measures to address them.
• Financial acumen with a solid understanding of estimating, budgeting, forecasting.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including MS Project, Access, Excel and Visio. Advanced knowledge of Excel is an asset.
• Champions Change, Productivity and Innovation: Learns and adopts continuous improvement and productivity methods for all areas of their responsibility, while assessing and appropriately managing risk.
• Commitment to Environment, Health and Safety: Acts as a safety leader, by incorporating safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and actions
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer-driven focus.
• Knowledge in developing process maps and process optimization.
• Builds Strong Relationships: Leverages relationships and expertise to influence, to support the achievement of goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• General knowledge of electrical distribution system design, construction, maintenance, system operations and risk management principles.
• Solid understanding of Project/Program Management concepts and methodologies through hands-on project/program management experience.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

If you are interested and meet the requirements please forward your resume:

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