Senior Manager - Program Management Office (Pmo)

Are you passionate about helping to build a greener future?

Vard Electro North America is committed to reducing the environmental impact within the marine industry by providing greener electrical solutions. We are looking for motivated and passionate people wanting to be part of the ‘green’ revolution of the marine industry.

We are a Marine Electrical Solution Provider, reporting to a large global organization with subsidiaries around the world. As part of our team, you must be able to balance large company needs with the entrepreneurial mindset that aligns with our culture. Adaptability and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment are must-have qualities.

Our Canadian HQ is based out of Vancouver, BC, however we are accepting applications from any location within Canada.

About You:

It is essential that you have excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills and an ability to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.

You are flexible and able to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines is imperative and can demonstrate that you are skilled in effective management of internal and external stakeholders.

The Role:

The Senior Manager (PMO) position presents a valuable opportunity for individuals with a strong grasp of management principles and practices to make significant contributions. In this role, you will assume leadership responsibilities and oversee the efficient implementation of projects throughout the organization, ensuring their successful completion.

Responsibilities and Authorities

Principal Objectives:

• Cultivate strong relationships with project customers as the primary point of contact.
• Support VENA Business Plan/Strategic Growth Plan initiatives.
• Take ownership of the Profit & Loss (P&L) for all projects in Vard Electro North America (VENA).
• Streamline Project Management processes and procedures across the business.
• Meet and Exceed Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Targets for VENA projects.

Areas of Responsibility (for specified area):

• Encourage Innovation: Foster a culture of embracing new opportunities, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Regulatory Compliance: Promote awareness, accessibility, and compliance with applicable regulations, rules, codes, and standards for all staff.
• Financial Management: Oversee the financial aspects of the Project Management group, ensuring alignment with the Department Plan.
• People Management: Foster a supportive work environment, focusing on staff availability, performance, career progression, and succession planning.
• Project Delivery: Ensure efficient management of projects through well-defined planning, reporting, and risk management strategies.

Authority (for specified area):

• Approve staff leaves.
• Approve staff overhead activities
• Manage expenditure of billable and overhead hours, expenses within approved budgets.
• Approve staff hiring and termination.

Specific work tasks

Process & Tools:

• Develop and maintain a database of lessons learned.
• Ensure staff have access to established processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with VENA Management Team (MT), key Vard Electro AS, and Vard Marine stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a database of project financials to assist in the proposal/bidding process.
• Regularly review and maintain VENA's Processes & Procedures in coordination with key stakeholders.

Engineering:

Collaborate with the Senior Manager Engineering and Engineering Managers to:

• Identify key skill sets required for project staffing.
• Support the career development and progression of engineering staff, where possible
• Foster a collaborative approach among the team members.

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical engineering, Business or a related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PgMP, etc.) or MBA is an asset.

Experience:

• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
• Previous maritime, shipyard or shipboard knowledge or experience is an asset.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and similar tools
• Good attention to detail and able to produce error-free drawings.
• Able to effectively work with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and similar tools
• 10+ years of experience in Senior Project Management in relate industry.
• Persuasive and motivating, with a strong focus on managing subcontractors/consultants.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, and experience managing people.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deadline Oriented
• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership skills
• Risk Management
• Organization and Planning skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving/Analysis

Other Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian government security clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with occasional work outside of regular working hours to accommodate time zones.

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Why join us?

• Have fun and build meaningful relationships within the team through company events.
• We embrace diversity in our thoughts, opinions, and backgrounds. Listen to other’s perspectives, encourage creative ideas and open-mindedness. Our team is comprised of people from many different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.
• We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, that includes health spending account, retirement benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• Make an impact on the growth of the business and take charge of your own growth and development by actively contributing to our goals setting culture.
• Looking to learn and grow? We are active in our pursuits to develop our team, through on the job training, workshops, lunch and learns and financial support for education.
• Enjoy some of our lifestyle benefits, including wellness spending support, parental benefits, generous time off programs.
• To enhance work life harmony participate in one or more of our flexible work program offerings.
• Join our team of talented and passionate people and help us make an impact in our work toward a greener future.

About Us:

Vard Electro Canada Inc., incorporated in 2016, is one of the North American subsidiaries of VARD Group. Our parent company is Vard Electro AS, headquartered in Norway.

We deliver full-scale electrical engineering design, marine procurement, and integrated solutions for vessels in the marine industry. With the ability to operate as a specialized system integrator (SSI), we can provide everything from concept design to equipment purchase to equipment integration through the warranty period. We are proud to be a contributor on Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) for new ship construction and are the designated Electrical Engineering Design Centre of Excellence for Government Vessels within VARD Group.

VARD, together with its subsidiaries, is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway with 9,000 employees, VARD operates nine strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania, one in Brazil and one in Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. VARD’s majority shareholder is Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A. headquartered in Trieste, Italy.

Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and number one for diversification and innovation. It is leader in cruise ship design and construction and a reference player in all high-tech shipbuilding industry sectors, from naval to offshore vessels, from high-complexity special vessels and ferries to mega yachts, as well as in ship repairs and conversions, production of systems and mechanical and electrical component equipment and after-sales services.

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