Program Manager Ii

Description:

Monitors a portfolio of operations, infrastructure and engineering projects involving large scope, risk, impact and sensitivity. Ensures the successful delivery according to enterprise engineering project management standards, governance and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Monitors a portfolio of assigned capital projects involving large scope, risk, impact and sensitivity, in alignment with divisional strategy and departmental objectives.

Leads strategic planning of assigned capital projects, including defining the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining objectives and measurements, determining budget, resources, and stakeholders and setting up the project schedule and review plan.

Develops plans to monitor portfolios throughout the implementation stage, including assessment of implementation in accordance with the project plans; creating project management records and documentations; auditing and health 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 project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to the 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. Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for seamless execution of projects. Oversees relationships with contractors and consultants, resolving escalated contract compliance issues.

Provides expert advice and recommendations on project management standards, governance and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.

Provides technical guidance to Project Managers as required.

Manages staff, providing leadership for training and development, coaching, performance planning and reviews and related people management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position are acquired through completion of a university degree in Engineering, Urban Planning and/or Business Administration and a minimum of seven (7) years of previous experience in transportation engineering, planning and/or project management.