Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Position Overview:

Carry out the role of Project Manager for assigned projects with an emphasis on improving throughput using sound industry standard Program Management techniques and practices. The Project Manager is the leader of their assigned project and its project team. In this role, you will be expected to influence positive outcomes on route to meeting overall project, program and company objectives.

Project Management oversight and responsibility for assigned projects

Assigned project’s initial Point of Contact with internal Matrix departments and external Customer Representatives

Lead your Project Team (Matrix reps) to ensure that all members are engaged in meeting the objectives and have good situational awareness of the assigned project responsibilities.

Drive issue resolution and facilitate timely escalation as required.

Chair internal and external progress review meetings

Monitor costs/schedule performance of assigned projects and initiate corrective action as required in meeting budgetary and delivery objectives.

Maintain and operate management control systems in accordance with standard Program Management methodologies outlined in Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Ensure on-time delivery of all Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and responses to customer correspondence for assigned projects

A pply effective Risk Management and lessons learned techniques as part of your daily routine including maintaining the Project’s risk/lessons learned registers.

Prepare reports and correspondence for internal and external distribution.

Liaise with functional managers and Project Teams involved with the resolution of problems, preparation of estimates, and status of related tasks on assigned

Provide inputs into the Programs RACI to reflect Project Team Members responsibilities

Prepare, and as required, update the - Program Management Plan (PMP) including all subordinate project documents, as well as all other PM related Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

W ork with the various customers to increase project throughput and workload potential

Complete routine administrative duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

Post Secondary Education – Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering Degree would be an asset.

Advanced Program Management experience in an earned value management (EVM) environment is essential – must have previous experience managing major programs

Extensive experience in the Aerospace Industry or Canadian Forces Aviation field considered an asset.

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification would be considered an asset.

Strong communication skills (oral and written), must have experience chairing meetings – will be required to chair internal & external customer meetings and interface with customers and or Government executive level personnel.

Advanced computer skills with MS Office Suite, including Project.

Must have good problem-solving skills, have the ability to carry out effective impact assessments and mitigation action planning, plus conflict resolution skills.

Results Driven

Experienced in and able to apply Risk Management Techniques

Good interpersonal skills – will be required to lead and work within a Project Team environment.

This position will not have direct subordinates; however, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring many personnel across IMP’s matrix meet the Project(s) requirements.

Some travel required in Canada and USA.

D emonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply…