Director - Projects & Enterprise Risk

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Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Provincial Zone, 
Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department:
PPA Project MGMT
Type of Employment:
Permanent 
Hourly FT (
100% FTE) x
1 position(s)
Status:
Management/Non Union P
osition
Posting Closing Date:
27-Feb-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our organization's project portfolio, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. Additionally, you will lead the development and implementation of robust Enterprise Risk management strategies to safeguard the organization's assets and reputation.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field required
Minimum of 7 years’ leadership experience with project services and/or Enterprise Risk management in an organization of significant size and/or complexity
Proven experience in project management, with a track record of successful project delivery
Extensive experience in Enterprise Risk management, including the development and implementation of risk frameworks
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-RMP, or CRMA are highly desirable
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation
Experience managing a wide range of complex projects and stakeholder teams, committees, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills and consultation within a diverse range of stakeholder teams
Strong budgeting and project estimating skills
Proven record of success working with staff, contractors, consultants, developers and clients
Proven ability quality management principles and processes
Ability risk assessment and management principles and processes
Strong communication, planning, presentation and organizational and conflict resolution skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Strong knowledge of health care issues
Experience defining strategy, policy and process for a large, complex organization
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines 
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Experience in leading teams of staff with indirect accountabilities to other operational units 
Ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures
Excellent verbal, written communication and influencing skills
Clearly communicates the NSHA vision, mission and values
Experience in working with patient care leaders and staff across a large organization
Significant experience in managing employees and resources
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
-Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives
Salary currently under review
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. 
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.
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