Project Manager, Low Carbon Fleet Program

at  Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd

MARKETING STATEMENT

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we’re committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned projects involving larger scope, risk, impact, and sensitivity, in alignment with the divisional strategy and departmental objectives.
Leads the 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 the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders; setting up the project schedule and reviewing plans.
Manages and monitors assigned projects through implementation, including executing the project according to the project plan; creating project management records and documentations; monitoring the project progress and financial status of the project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.
Works with Procurement to facilitate Requests for Proposals (RFP), providing specific documents for projects, including scope of work, technical and project specific requirements, project schedules, and terms and conditions.
Presents and reports the 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 to seamlessly execute projects.
Provides expert advice and recommendations on engineering project management standards, governance, and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.
Manages reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance evaluation and all other people management practices, ensuring department practices comply with human resources policies and framework. Manages external consultants and contractors, as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of a university degree in Engineering and/or Business. A PMP certification is required. Requires seven (7) years of previous experience in engineering project management.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of project management.
Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve critical and high impact issues.
Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Project Manager, Low Carbon Fleet Programs advances sustainable and strategic studies and initiatives that support the long-term Zero Emission Playbook, including depot transitions, charging infrastructure, pilot projects, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. The Project Manager plans, manages, executes and controls one or multiple assigned infrastructure and engineering projects involving larger scope, risk, impact, and sensitivity. The position also ensures successful delivery according to Enterprise engineering project management standards, governance, and procedures.