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- The Senior Project Manager will manage OOI companywide projects, working closely with staff from all groups and departments, as they work towards operational readiness.
- As a seasoned project manager, you will lead various OOI company-wide projects, support development of project management standards and initiatives for OOI, and support OOI on various other activities needed to reach operational readiness.
- Work closely with the Project Controls and Scheduling teams to track project progress and provide updates to the Master Schedule for the projects they are managing. Responsibility
- Manage a diverse group of projects needed to reach operational readiness, with an emphasis on projects that impact the entire organization.
- Track and report on progress by using detailed workplans and schedules.
- Develop and maintain detailed workplans and schedules, including task sequencing, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, such as team members, clients, and vendors, to gather requirements and establish project timelines.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
- Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or conflicts, proactively taking corrective actions as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of mitigation plans to mitigate risks and resolve conflicts that may impact project schedules.
- Organize and chair meetings with workstreams and working groups.
- Conduct regular status meetings to update stakeholders on project timelines, milestones, and any schedule-related issues.
- Assist in scope change requests for the total cost and schedule impact.
- Support the production of the monthly project reports, including variance analysis and reporting on project status and forecast reporting for management and client requirements.
- Provide oversight and coaching to other project managers within the organization.
- Other duties, as required, to support the operation and maintenance workstreams. Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant discipline. Certifications or Designations
- PMP or PMI-SP certification a plus. Experience
- 10 years of experience, preferably working within the rail industry, including leadership, team building, report writing, communication, and conflict resolution experience. Competencies
- Familiarity working with Project Agreements and understanding requirements.
- Ability to manage a diverse range of projects related to the start-up of an operations and maintenance company.
- Strong project management skills, with a focus on scheduling and timeline management.
- Proficiency in using project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar applications.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify dependencies and potential scheduling conflicts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address schedule-related challenges.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, depending on the organization's approach.
- Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
- Strong communication skills – oral and written.
- Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and able to work with senior members of the organization.
- Able to identify and expedite outstanding key issues and risks.
- Contribute to training and development of project staff.
Senior Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - ONxpress Operations Inc.
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