HM Note: This hybrid contract role is in office at the managers discretion. Candidates resume must include first and last name. Canidate can work in either Toronto or North Bay client office
Description:
Manage oversee track and update large complex programs and projects including financial schedules and risks and contractual deliverables.
Ensure accountability for a portfolio of interrelated contracts contract deliverables project team(s) and Ministry partners to complete and manage all required aspects of the program.
Work with project team(s) to ensure successful delivery for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) program.
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Develop project plans that identify resource time and budgetary needs.
Host project meetings with team managers and stakeholders.
Provide feedback advice project updates and encouragement to team members.
Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness.
Track project milestones and assist in project acceptance.
Working with the client representatives and in partnership with other project managers to develop integrated plans.
Managing deliverables and dependencies that cross multiple inflight projects.
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.
Developing and presenting ministryspecific dashboards reports and other project management collateral.
Proactively identifying risks and issues pertaining to the assigned work package developing mitigation options and presenting these to the overall Project Champions and the Portfolio Team. and nbsp;
Establishing trust with vendors stakeholders and peer groups across ministries through effective relationship management. and nbsp;
Creating or supporting the development/ updating of project artifacts associated documentation Briefing Notes Change Requests Contracts Request for Bid (RFBs) etc. and nbsp;
Ensuring project implementation plans have no adverse impact to public safety operations.
Financial management of project as necessary or if needed.
Developing 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. and nbsp;
Managing largescale complex integrated project plans.
All roles procured are required to be cleared through the Contractor Security Clearance Process of the OPS. and nbsp;
At least 7 years of experience in project management.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in managing large scale public safety radio or telecommunication infrastructure projects.
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.
Experience facilitating effective meetings; creating and maintaining associated documents including minutes action items RACI charts risk logs critical path etc. and nbsp;
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). and nbsp;
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.
A team player with the ability to coordinate and lead multiple tasks empower junior staff monitor progress provide guidance and hit milestones.
Leadership aptitude: able to operate tactically and strategically building relationships within the team and with key stakeholders. and nbsp;
Knowledge of radio and/or telecommunications systems.
Excellent communication and organizational skills. and nbsp;
Problem solver: ability to quickly identify and analyze risks issues and problems develop mitigation options and make appropriate recommendations for resolution. and nbsp;
Experience facilitating effective meetings; creating and maintaining associated documents including minutes action items RACI charts risk logs critical path etc. and nbsp;
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). and nbsp;
At least 7 years of experience in project management.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in managing large scale public safety radio or telecommunication infrastructure projects.
Ability to mentor junior staff.
Program Management Skills: 35 points
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. and nbsp;
Able to work effectively on concurrent tasks while also building capacity and providing opportunities for junior staff. and nbsp;
A professional who can work without immediate direction while successfully informing management of required support (when needed).
Ability to apply and interpret business rules and concepts in daily work.
Demonstrated experience in managing project activities across multiple complex technology projects.
Experience leading portfolio level planning sessions or technical review sessions involving multiple projects and working across teams to achieve project goals.
Demonstrated experience leading meetings preparing and distributing/ presenting project updates progress reports risk mitigations recommendations etc. to project stakeholders.
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. and nbsp;
Excellent planning and time management skills with a focus on attention to detail.
Communication and Relationship Management: 25 points
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 developing and presenting briefing notes status reports communications team and amp; executive presentations. Attention to detail.
Public safety radio or telecommunications infrastructure experience in a large public sector entity: 20 points
Direct experience working on/ in public safety radio and/or the telecommunications field. and nbsp;
Experience working on related large and complex projects.
Demonstrated experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a broader public sector (BPS) environment. and nbsp; and nbsp;
Experience of projects involving network design network implementation civil structures user equipment distribution operations or governance. and nbsp; and nbsp;
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. and nbsp;
Demonstrated experience developing mutually beneficial relationships with public sector entities.
Analytical and Problem Solving: 20 points
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.
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.
Knowledge Transfer
All completed or in progress deliverables artefacts/ documents. and nbsp;
Processes used for Developing deliverables.
All analysis stakeholder management tools (RACI) and supporting information.
Project Manager / Team members.
1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.
Must haves:
- Experience working on projects for the Ontario Government/ Federal Government / Broader Public Sector.
- Experience leading large scale public safety radio projects.
- 47 years of experience as a project manager leading complex projects.