Project Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Hydro

Manitoba Hydro

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ENTERPRISE PROJECT LEAD

WINNIPEG, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers

_ Great Benefits_

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Definedbenefit pension plan.
Nineday work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

- and community.

Flextime and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service.

We are seeking an Enterprise Project Lead to join our Project Management Center of Expertise Department. Under the general
direction of the Department Manager, you are responsible for the project management and administrative activities on assigned
strategic enterprise projects, including enterprise process improvement initiatives. The position involves engaging and directing
project participants to provide key deliverables and services and ensure timely completion of all project activities within scope,
budget, and schedule.

_ Responsibilities_

Responsible for the overall program management of prioritized enterprise initiatives enabling the achievement of the corporate

strategy and targeting cross-functional process improvements.

Engaging both internal and external project stakeholders through facilitated discussions to proactively manage project issues

and seek out opportunities for efficiencies, which includes leading process redesign workshops with cross-functional
participants across the enterprise.

Establish, enhance, and maintain strategic relationships with members of ELT, Directors, and Managers to secure

endorsement of initiatives, communicate project risks and provide regular updates pertaining to projects.

Implement the program/project according to the defined governance plan and process for the initiative facilitates its

implementation with clear decision-making responsibilities and an escalation process.

Regularly provide formal presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups to communicate progress updates and

solicit input.

Lead working groups through all phases of projects and initiatives (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and

closing) including defining the scope for external support and managing the engagement to ensure project and contractual
requirements are met.

Collaborate on the development of an organizational change management strategy with the Change Enablement Practitioner

to promote the successful execution of program/project.

Participate in departmental and divisional committees that relate to business planning.
Lead crossfunctional and crossdisciplinary teams across the enterprise for the development of business processes and

- resolution of complex issues.

Responsible for budgets, schedules, and regular reporting through all stages of assigned programs and projects and ensuring

the resolution of moderate project issues, including the negotiation of necessary changes and appropriate course of action.

_ Qualifications_

Degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of fiveyears of related experience in project or contract management.

A diploma from an institute of recognized standing plus a minimum of sevenyears of related experience in project or contract

management.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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management, and change control in an engineering or construction environment.

Strong computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software. Experience in

the use of SAP and P6 to oversee capital budgets and schedules would be considered an asset.

Experience related to projects associated with transmission, distribution, HVDC, or natural gas plant operation as it relates to

design, construction and commissioning activities would be considered an asset.

Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to maintain working relationships and interact effectively with others at all

levels, both inside and outside the corporation.

Mature judgement and proven ability to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of direction and supervision.
Additional formal project management training/education and/or PMP or other similar certification would be considered an

- asset.

Ability to lead, direct, and motivate personnel. Proven organizational and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated ability in providing mature leadership and delegating authority related to planning, organizing, and motivating

- the activities of a group of engineers and technical support staff.-