Project Manager (Temporary 18 months full-time)

Project Manager (Temporary 18 months full-time)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Burlington Hydro Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager (PM) on a temporary basis (18 months) to support the implementation of internal departmental and company-wide initiatives. Given the breadth of projects, this position has dual reporting to the Project Sponsors (Executive Vice-President, Corporate and the Vice-President & CFO) and is responsible for the full-cycle project management of diverse initiatives including customer/billing/operations system implementations, an ERP upgrade, Green Button, and digitization of records to name a few. This is an on-site position. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply project management techniques and methodologies to ensure projects are planned and executed within scope/time/budget and stakeholder expectations 
• Drive execution and demonstrate end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-group and cross-discipline projects to successful completion
• Lead project teams in defining and documenting clear and attainable project objectives and conduct the coordination of scheduling, planning, etc.
• Track project milestones, achievements, risks, and resources and ensure proper documentation and records (plan, budget, reports, contracts, schedules, etc.)
• Prepare, publish, and maintain detailed project documentation including but not limited to project charter, project plan, progress reports, milestone reports, close out reports, scheduling, etc.
• Monitor adherence to project schedules; track and report on project progress, including providing forecasts of final delivery timeline
• Develop, edit, and review a variety of communications, presentations, process flows, reports, and other project materials
• Provide financial management (budget, tracking, reporting, resource estimates) for projects in support of key leaders accountable for project execution and deliverables
• Identify inter-dependencies among work stream activities and lead the project team on risks prioritization and mitigation
• Facilitate effective meetings with functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and support change management efforts
• Proactively communicate status, project health, and any potential flags to management/project owners
• Strong influencer with the ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders
• Facilitate working sessions with internal and external stakeholders across all levels
• Liaise and coordinate activities with department managers as needed
• All other duties as assigned 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Requires thorough knowledge of project management methodology and understanding of customer service, business processes and acumen, reporting, financial concepts, business planning, and budget 
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• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in full-cycle project management
• Experience with systems implementations is considered an asset
• Prior industry experience is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education preferably in business management, finance, or related degree
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively complete tasks while meeting timelines
• Agile and growth mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence teams to a successful outcome
• Ability to assess and manage risk and issues
• Project Management Certification considered an asset but not required
• Proficient in MS Office application 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across the organization and external
• High professional standards and strong customer-centric experience with an energetic, positive attitude to build partnerships and relationships across all levels within and external to the organization
• Proven ability to work within a matrix management structure, while also successfully engaging a wide range of stakeholders in support of organizational objectives
• Ability to remain composed and efficient in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively, organized and critical thinker with the ability to identify issues and resolve problems
• Self-starter, willing to learn, adapt to new technologies, flexible when situations change 

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1945, Burlington Hydro is a local distribution company (LDC) serving the City of Burlington, with a total licensed service area of 188 square kilometres and a customer base of 68,500 customers (consisting of Residential, General Service, Street Light, and Unmetered Scattered Load customers/connections). 

At Burlington Hydro, we strive to exemplify excellence in every aspect of our business. From the exacting work of our engineers and the professionalism of our customer service representatives, to our resilient operations crews and all those in-between, we work together to deliver value at every level of the organization. It’s a value proposition that lies at the very core of our company – caring for people and community, and caring about stewardship and sustainability – all with a commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do. 

We care about our team, our work, our customers and our business. Our commitment to delivering quality service and providing a safe work environment govern all of our daily activities. Each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success, and satisfaction on the job. Vision and strategy are vital, but it's our people who create value. 

Burlington Hydro is consistently voted as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. We promote a culture that is performance driven, values centric, diverse, and inclusive. We’re always looking for good people who share the same values and want to combine their professional talents with a commitment to our goals. 

In accordance with Burlington Hydro's COVID-19 Vaccination Proof Policy, as a condition of employment, successful job applicants must provide an official QR code as proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date. This requirement is subject only to valid human rights-based requests for accommodation. 

APPLICATIONS

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by clicking here. The deadline to apply is July 31^st, 2022.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Diversity & Inclusion: Burlington Hydro Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Burlington Hydro Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.