We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Intermediate Project Manager/Leader to join our dynamic team in a hybrid capacity in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on initiatives within the transit sector. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, managing risks, and facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires a professional with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Advantages
- High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in projects that directly impact transit operations and services.
- Professional Growth: This position offers a significant opportunity to apply your expertise and expand your skills in a complex and high-stakes environment.
- Flexible Work Model: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid schedule, allowing for a balance of remote work with in-person collaboration at our office.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of projects, from initiation and planning to execution and closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and risk management strategies.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors, and community representatives.
- Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively, developing mitigation strategies and escalating concerns as needed.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support the development of procurement-related documents, such as RFPs and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- PMP Certification is required.
- 5-8 years of experience managing the full lifecycle of projects.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant portion in a Transit Agency.
- Proven understanding and experience with Bus Operations, including fleet management, scheduling, and maintenance.
- 5+ years developing comprehensive project plans.
- 5+ years facilitating effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
- 5+ years identifying and managing project risks and issues.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with specific transit technologies.
- Knowledge of procurement processes.
- Change Management certification (e.g., PROSCI).
Summary
If you're an experienced Intermediate Project Manager/Leader with a PMP certification and a background in transit projects, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a motivated professional to manage the full project lifecycle in a hybrid setting in Toronto.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Intermediate Project Manager/Leader to join our dynamic team in a hybrid capacity in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on initiatives within the transit sector. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, managing risks, and facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires a professional with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Advantages
- High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in projects that directly impact transit operations and services.
- Professional Growth: This position offers a significant opportunity to apply your expertise and expand your skills in a complex and high-stakes environment.
- Flexible Work Model: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid schedule, allowing for a balance of remote work with in-person collaboration at our office.
Responsibilities
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- Manage the full lifecycle of projects, from initiation and planning to execution and closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and risk management strategies.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors, and community representatives.
- Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively, developing mitigation strategies and escalating concerns as needed.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare regular status reports for management and stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Support the development of procurement-related documents, such as RFPs and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- PMP Certification is required.
- 5-8 years of experience managing the full lifecycle of projects.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant portion in a Transit Agency.
- Proven understanding and experience with Bus Operations, including fleet management, scheduling, and maintenance.
- 5+ years developing comprehensive project plans.
- 5+ years facilitating effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
- 5+ years identifying and managing project risks and issues.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with specific transit technologies.
- Knowledge of procurement processes.
- Change Management certification (e.g., PROSCI).
Summary
If you're an experienced Intermediate Project Manager/Leader with a PMP certification and a background in transit projects, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a motivated professional to manage the full project lifecycle in a hybrid setting in Toronto.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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