Project ManagerLeader

Note: This position is currently listed as Onsite; however the Assignment under this request will provisionally be Hybrid working 7.25 hours per calendar day sometime between 8:005:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Managers requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

MUST HAVES:

• Indepth knowledge of and direct experience applying all phases (concept definition planning implementation and closeout) of advanced project management concepts practices and procedures to a largescale complex highvalue projects in order to meet critical timelines.
• A team player with the ability to lead multiple tasks act independently support the Sr. PM on the file and empower junior staff.
• Strong experience working on/in public safety radio and/ or the telecommunications field.
• Ability to proactively identify risks issues or problems gather relevant information perform analysis develop options and recommendations; and build reports to support decisionmaking on project scope schedule cost etc.

Description

• Support the Sr. Project Manager to manage oversee track and update large complex projects; including scheduling risk management deliverables and associated documentation.
• Provide support to the project team and Ministry partners to complete and manage all required aspects of the project.
• Work with project team to ensure successful delivery for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) project.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Advancing the work items identified by the Sr. Project Manager.
• Contribute to the development project plans that identify resource time and budgetary needs.
• Contribute to project meetings with team managers and stakeholders.
• Provide feedback advice project updates and encouragement to team members.
• Meet deadlines assigned by the Sr. Project Manager and deliver quality outputs.
• Track project milestones and assist in project acceptance.
• Lead work as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with the client representatives and in partnership with other project managers to develop coordinated approaches/ solutions.
• Supporting the PSRN Program by proactively identifying communicating and managing multifaceted clientfacing risks and issues to deliver a superior customer service experience and to support efficient and effective project delivery.
• Interacting directly with ministry clients business partners and project team members to develop and maintain strong ongoing relationships always looking for opportunities to improve client satisfaction.
• Contributing to the development and presentation of ministryspecific dashboards reports and other project management materials.
• Proactively identifying risks and issues pertaining to the assigned work package developing mitigation options in coordination with the Sr. Project Manager and presenting these to the overall Project Champions and the Portfolio Team.
• Establishing trust with vendors stakeholders and peer groups across ministries through effective relationship management.
• Creating or supporting the development/ updating of project artifacts associated documentation Briefing Notes Change Requests Contracts Request for Bid (RFBs) etc.
• Ensuring project implementation plans have no adverse impact to public safety operations.
• Contributing towards the financial management of project as necessary or if needed.
• Contributing to the development of complex network implementation and or transition and migration strategies with cross stream dependencies including vendor activities.
• Developing and implementing network implementation and or transition plans.
• Managing largescale complex integrated project plans.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Indepth knowledge of and direct experience applying fundamental project management tools techniques and methodologies to largescale complex highvalue projects.
• Leadership aptitude: able to operate tactically and strategically building relationships within the team and with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of radio and/or telecommunications systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Problem solver: ability to quickly identify and analyze risks issues and problems develop mitigation options and make appropriate recommendations for resolution.
• Experience facilitating effective meetings; creating and maintaining associated documents including minutes action items RACI charts risk logs critical path etc.
• Superior consultation negotiation and relationship management skills; able to create a positive team environment.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules using MS Project and Excel developing/ assessing process flows Visio and establishing/ reviewing/ updating key performance indicators (KPIs).
• At least 5 years of experience in project management.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in managing or contributing to the advancement of large scale public safety radio or telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• All roles procured are required to be cleared through the Contractor Security Clearance Process of the OPS.

Criteria Ratings MUST TOTAL 100

Project Management Skills 35

• Indepth knowledge of and direct experience applying all phases (concept definition planning implementation and closeout) of fundamental project management concepts practices and procedures to a largescale complex highvalue projects in order to meet critical timelines.
• Able to work effectively on concurrent tasks while also building capacity and supporting the Sr. Project Manager.
• A professional who can work without immediate direction and perform project management work that is varied difficult and involves complexity.
• Ability to apply and interpret business rules and concepts in daily work.
• Experience creating various levels of reports (e.g. executive summary status etc.).
• Experience contributing to portfolio level planning sessions involving multiple projects and working across teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to meetings preparing and distributing/ presenting project updates and materials taking minutes/ action items maintaining progress reports documenting risk mitigations recommendations etc.
• Experience developing implementing and managing complex network transition and migration strategies.
• Ability to manage vendor commitments provide oversight and direction to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Experience managing interdependencies related to key contract deliverables
• Reasonable knowledge of industry standards and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating specific issues or risks providing options analysis and recommending action plans to mitigate the risks.
• Demonstrated experience with standard project management tools such as MS Project Clarity/Planview Visio MS Office Suite SharePoint PowerBI or equivalents.
• Experience creating and maintaining project management artefacts/project collaterals such as meeting minutes project plans briefing notes change requests.
• Experience working with both the business users and technology / infrastructure teams.
• Excellent planning and time management skills with a focus on attention to detail.

Communication and Relationship Management 25

• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal. Able to succinctly articulate key project information in a politically astute manner.
• A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks empower junior staff monitor progress provide guidance and hit milestones.
• Able to build relationships with project partners establish trust and establish a common/ shared goal through effective facilitation consultation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience reviewing and ensuring submitted documentation is complete and accurate.
• Experience developing and presenting briefing notes status reports communications team & executive presentations.
• Excellent facilitation skills Interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Demonstrated good problemsolving and organizational skills and awareness of emerging technology trends.
• Demonstrated experience to act independently and make decisions that achieve optimal results with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and strong multitasking abilities in order to juggle multiple client demands

Telecommunications and radio network experience in a large public sector entity 20

• Demonstrated experience working on/ in public safety radio and/or the telecommunications field.
• Experience working on related large and complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a broader public sector (BPS) environment.
• Experience of projects involving network design network implementation civil structures user equipment distribution and operations.
• Knowledge and experience both in strategic and operational public sector governance models experience managing complex multiunit multistakeholder and multiple levels of public sector executive stakeholder project team
• Demonstrated experience developing mutually beneficial relationships with public sector entities.

Analytical and Problem Solving 20

• Ability to proactively identify risks issues or problems gather relevant information perform analysis develop options and recommendations to share with the Sr. Project Manager.
• Experience building reports to support decisionmaking on project scope schedule cost.
• Accurately document issues gaps and inconsistencies when they happen and develop strategies/ mitigations/ lessons learned.
• Utilize judgement to explore cross team/ project opportunities for improvement.