- Build and lead cross-functional project teams, providing clear direction, assigning roles and responsibilities, and managing conflict to ensure successful project execution.
- Develop comprehensive project plans and documents, monitor project progress and assign resources appropriately for project delivery.
- Monitor and oversee project scope, ensuring changes are properly evaluated, documents and approved by interested parties.
- Prepare project status reports and presentations for project sponsors and the Fleet & Inventory management team, anticipating needs and requests, identifying project interdependencies and effectively managing expectations.
- Establish project budgets, monitor expenditures, and track financial performance. Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage project finances throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate project closure activities, including final deliverable acceptance, documentation, and lessons learned. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute a continuous improvement strategy that will enhance operational processes, increase efficiency, enable innovation, and optimize resource utilization.
- Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to engage staff in generating innovative ideas for improvement; foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting awareness and involvement at all levels.
- Provide leadership to direct reports including recruitment, coaching, performance management, and recognition.
- A degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of experience overseeing and supporting projects to successful completion and driving process improvements in a corporate setting.; OR
- A master's degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field with at least 4 years of experience overseeing and supporting projects to successful completion and driving process improvements in a corporate setting.
- Designations or accreditations in Project Management (e.g., Project Management Professional) and understanding of Project Management methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, PMBOK) are considered an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
- Proficiency with Project Management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SharePoint) and applying them to guide and support cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle.
- Experience facilitating and moderating discussions, workshops, and meetings to encourage open communication and effective problem-solving to achieve desired outcomes.
- Knowledge of change management tools and a track record of effectively influencing and transforming organizational culture.
- Strong financial literacy and high-level understanding of corporate capital, finance, and planning processes.
- Success in this position requires excellent strategic, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Well-developed communication skills with proven experience communicating complex ideas and information in a clear and accessible manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required including the ability to build trust, influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
- Capability to effectively manage and execute a variety of conflicting priorities in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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