Program Manager

at  GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Program Manager who is passionate about people leadership and managing large scale deliverables through its lifecycle. The Program Manager will work closely with Business Development to support the preparation of bids and proposals. Once awarded, the Program Manager will lead a specialized, multi-disciplinary team to deliver the complete program life cycle. As the PM you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and act as the primary point of contact.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of Project/Program Management experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with financial budgeting and resource allocation.
• Experience managing large and complex projects in a similar industry.
• Professional Engineering designation, an asset.

CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates leadership excellence in program management and execution.
• Represents the company and leads teams using professional communication, presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong time management skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, uses sound judgement and collaborates to solve problems.
• Builds effective relationships with GTI teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and foster a positive work environment, particular under demanding situations.
• Demonstrates a growth-mindset, desire to learn, contributes to continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and strive for flawless execution.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances
• The successful candidate must hold a valid Canadian passport as international travel will be required based on client business needs.

• Support the development of bids and proposals by leading the program and technical components of the submission.
• Plan, develop, and deliver the program management life cycle for awarded multi-year programs.
• Act as the customer’s primary point of contact and build professional, trusting relationships. Proactively balance and communicate customer and team project expectations. Be an advocate for the team and customer and act as a liaison between the two while protecting the interests of each.
• Build and lead a high-performance, engaged and communicative program team.
• Establish, manage, and report on Program status, scope, budgets, timelines, milestones and other project controls.
• Pro-actively identify and manage foreseeable and current risks, issues, and constraints, and take corrective actions while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Understand and coordinate project interdependencies and provide direction to project managers to ensure program deliverables and expectations are met.
• Lead the program teams’ domestic and/or international travel, (including on short notice) with the support from travel coordinators/partners. The PM travels with the team for client relations and program management.
• Manage program documentation in accordance with company procedures, security and compliance measures.
• Operate under and contribute to the maintenance of the GTI Quality Management System.
• Lead program safety in collaboration with the program safety manager according to company procedures