Title: Project Manager, Program Management
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Job Summary
The Project Manager will support all Compass Canada sectors. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned projects, including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management. Oversees assigned staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants as needed on a project-by-project basis.
How you will make an impact:
- Develop, maintain, and oversee the execution of all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, project plans, meeting agenda & minutes.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects
- Single point of contact meeting weekly with the client to provide updates
- Lead formal, internal, and weekly meetings with all internal stakeholders and perform daily follow-ups to ensure project tasks are being delivered on time;
- Support the Project Management team’s overall goal to reduce or avoid costs, increase efficiency, streamline processes and build confidence and trust with our clients, internal departments, contractors, and consultants.
- Project Planning: Deeply understand the business needs, expectations, and requirements; work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to define key deliverables, estimate timelines, assess risks, and prepare necessary tools.
- Project Execution: Coordinate the project team's activities to ensure task completion; develop and maintain key documents, facilitating transparent information sharing among relevant stakeholders.
- Champion the application of project management best practices and incorporate lessons learned from past projects, identifying process gaps and driving proactive improvements.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate project progress (where required)
About you:
- Degree or Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration preferred
- PMP certification preferred
- Minimum 6+ years of experience managing programs and/or projects.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to manage and solve complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability leading large, complex enterprise projects, particularly those involving a medium to significant degree of change across the organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team player who is highly service-oriented, motivated, positive and flexible, with a proven ability to work independently.
- Experience using knowledge sharing and collaboration platforms and tools.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook).
- Some travel may be required
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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