Our client, NB Power, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior IT Project Manager based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Applications must be submitted online and received no later than the end of business day, Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
About NB Power:
NB Power is a leading provider of electricity to the residents of New Brunswick, Canada and aims to provide consistent, safe, reliable, and sustainable energy at the lowest possible cost.
Position Overview:
The Senior IT Project Manager acts on behalf of NB Power and is responsible for the overall execution of the program. This includes all aspects of project management such as initiating, planning, implementing, closing, and monitoring all stages of the life cycle of a project from inception, approval to final acceptance and close-out.
You will be responsible to publish a RFP's and then work with a team in Digital Technology and Procurement at NB Power. You will participate in awarding contracts and then create project implementation/transition plans.
The scheduled start date for this job is February 24, 2025 or sooner and is expected to conclude December 2026. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at NB Power Head Office in Fredericton, NB.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience with developing large scale IT RFP's
Manage and direct all aspects of assigned projects.
Coordinate activities of team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Prepare and maintain detailed project execution plans, including development of project scope, schedule, and budget, including input from project stakeholders as appropriate.
Ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are managed and communicated as appropriate to all team members.
Conduct periodic meetings with project stakeholders.
Address project issues as they arise.
Track progress of project against baseline schedule and budget and take appropriate actions if variances occur.
Manage project risk assessment, coordinates periodic risk reviews, and prepares risk management plans as necessary.
Ensure that all project team members are focused on ensuring safe execution of the project.
Manage change requests to scope, schedule or budget.
Prepare regular project reports, including costs, schedule,
safety, and risk.
Maintain records of correspondence and files as appropriate for the project.
Conducts project closeout procedures, including financial closeout, documentation wrap-up and benefits realization reporting.
Serve as primary point of contact between external service provider and NB Power team.
*Mandatory Qualifications:
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in a leadership role within IT projects or a comparable combination of education and experience in managing complex projects.
Education and Experience Preferences:
Relevant experience in a NERC-CIP environment would be considered an asset.
Experience in cybersecurity operations projects would be considered an asset.
Experience in the following aspects of project management including schedule development, cost estimation, cost control, risk management, contract administration, and construction management.
Formal training in project management would be considered an asset.
Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or working towards either certification, would be considered an asset.
Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).
Proficiency with Primavera and/or Microsoft Project would be considered an asset.
Key Competencies Preferences:
Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external).
Skilled in coaching of co-workers and contractors, negotiation, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution.
Self-motivated, ability to work independently or in a team environment and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation to a wide range of people.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines.
Willing to participate in activities, network, and build relationships.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets.
Ability to learn to use new tools and adapt existing tools to the task at hand.
Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost, and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions.
*Only qualified candidates who meet the Mandatory Requirements may be contacted by phone and/or email. Due to the number of applications we receive, we will be able to respond only to those candidates who are selected for interviews. We thank all candidates for their interest.
**The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Background Check and Nuclear Security Clearing prior to commencing work.
Salary:
To be Negotiated
Why Choose NB Power:
NB Power values its employees and offers opportunities for growth and development. Join the team, and you'll enjoy competitive compensation, a range of benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional advancement.
NB Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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