Project Manager, Its - Kamloops, Canada - Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University
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Kamloops, Canada

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Application Restrictions- Open to both Internal and external- Job Type- Support Staff (CUPE)- Posting In effect from- 5/7/2023- Closing Application Date- 19/7/2023- Closing date for internal CUPE applicants- 19/7/2023Applications will be reviewed commencing the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" and may continue until the position is filled.


  • Full/Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Support Type
  • Ongoing
  • Anticipated Start Date 8/8/2023
  • Position End Date (If Applicable)
  • Schedule
  • The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Schedule
Description
  • DUTIESReporting to the Manager of the TRU Project Management Officer, the Project Manager is accountable for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. The Project Manager will define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This role also leads crossfunctional activities and engages multiple stakeholders while mitigating risk, resulting in the achievement of project deliverables and milestones.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts risk assessment of factors facing the project and creates contingency plans and positioning.
  • Implements project operating procedures including communication, documentation, quality and change control processes while monitoring and analyzing planned versus actual project information for scope, schedule, budgets and resources.
  • Provides an analysis of project statuses and their issues, including a centralized view of departmental projects to Steering Committee and/or Executive for issue resolution.
  • Effectively communicate and manage project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
  • Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
  • Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
  • Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
  • Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company and determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

REPORTS TO
Manager, Project Management Office

  • QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:
  • Undergraduate degree in a discipline related to project management (e.g. computing science, social science, business)
  • Formal Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Seven years of experience in a project management environment
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

  • Experience at working both independently and in a teamoriented, collaborative environment is essential
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problemsolving capabilities and to execute tasks in a highpressure environment
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify potential issues and risk and craft innovative solutions
  • Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to translate business requirements into functional scope and specifications and the ability to communicate complicated technical issues to technical, nontechnical audiences
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer service skills an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
  • General office conditions
  • Travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or offsite personnel/management
  • The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.
  • Pay Band
  • CUPE Grade 12 $42.23
  • Salary rate
  • Location
  • Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1
  • Organizational Unit
  • Thompson Rivers University > Information Technology Services > Project Management Office
  • Diversity and Inclusion
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