Project Manager, Continuous Improvement

Company Description
WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description
WHAT'S THE JOB?
This position is a temporary 12-month contract, full-time role. There will be an occasional need for evening & weekend work. Travel is not regular, but there will be projects that require field travel, as needed. This position is Edmonton based and required regular in office attendance.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Project Manager will lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Drawing on knowledge of frontline operations and business analytics, this role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects within established deadlines and budgets. The Project Manager will also define project objectives in collaboration with project sponsors to ensure that each initiative delivers value to the organization.

As a Project Manager, you will be working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging anywhere from frontline staff, up to executive leadership teams.

A key role of the project manager is to drive projects to ensure they stay on track and are completed on time. This means regular communication with stakeholders and regular updates with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans for the sponsors, and the rest of the project teams.

Coordinate cooperation and input from all stakeholders such as Sponsors, Executives, SMEs, and End Users.

Organize regular communications between all stakeholders to ensure the project is successful and on time.

Lead the process of defining the project scope and objectives with the stakeholders.

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

Responsible for regular reporting and escalations to management as needed.

Identifying and manage project risks through formal risk management techniques.

Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors when required.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Ensure projects stay on time and within their allocated budget

Responsible to work with corporate groups and ensure business policies are maintained through project implementations

Delegating and assigning tasks to Process Analysts and other project team members are required

Qualifications
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

University degree/college diploma business, or project management

Or 3 to 5 years process analysis experience, with usage of a broad range of business requirement techniques in a variety of project contexts.

Adequate Level knowledge of analysis theory, practice, and use of techniques.

Ability to deliver all requirement artifacts through all Phases of requirements delivery on all project sizes and complexity, and ability to lead requirements delivery on large program/enterprise scale initiatives.

Fluent in MS OFFICE 2016/365

Familiarity with common application software (Microsoft Office, Adobe products).

Knowledge and experience process writing

French proficiency is an asset

Qualities

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Excellent troubleshooting abilities

Ability to suggest process improvements

Additional Information
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

A place where people matter, not only at work but in the community.

Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Job security as we are in growth mode.

Benefits coverage starts on your first day.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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