Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plans, manages, executes and controls one or multiple assigned infrastructure and engineering projects and ensures the successful delivery according to enterprise engineering project management standards, governance and procedures.

• Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned capital projects, in alignment with the divisional strategy and departmental objectives.
• Leads the strategic planning of the assigned capital projects, including defining the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders; setting up the project schedule and review plan.
• Manages and monitors the assigned projects throughout the implementation stage, including executing the project according to project plan; creating project management records and documentation; monitoring the project progress and financial status of project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepares contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and tender documents for projects, including terms and conditions, scope of work definition, technical requirements, project specific requirements and project schedule constraints.
• Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and project delivery.
• Manages cross functional project teams and stakeholders across the enterprise. Develops and maintains a respectful and productive relationship with all stakeholders. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project.
• Provides expert advice and recommendations on engineering project management standards, governance and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of University degree in Engineering and/or Business and a PMP certification is required. Requires six years of previous experience in design related to transportation systems, and related project management work.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues.
• Advanced financial acumen to allow for effective planning, management, and expenditure of operational and capital costs.
• Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

• Pedestrian Infrastructure
• Cycling Infrastructure
• Road Infrastructure
• Understanding network design or network planning for active transportation
• Understanding Trans Link’s initiatives around active transportation
• Experience with leading collaborative discussion with government organizations
• Managed financial reporting

37.5 hours per week.

Hybrid – flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

The salary for this position ranges from $91,840 - $137,760 per annum.

Trans Link is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2

SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, email