Senior Project Manager

at  UTILASSIST

WHO WE ARE

Util-Assist is a leading consulting and services company to electric, water, and gas utilities, with customers throughout Canada and the United States. Utilities today are undergoing an exciting digital transformation; the widespread deployment of smart grid technologies and renewable energy sources is colliding with customer demand for electric vehicles, energy savings, and better customer experiences to produce a dramatic shift in how utilities do business. Util-Assist is at the forefront of that shift.
Our vision is to be the trusted partner in driving digital innovation that reshapes the utility landscape. To bring that vision to life, Util-Assist is leading the way in helping utilities take advantage of the latest developments in utility IT, with growing practices for data analytics and customer experience consulting building on our well-established smart grid procurement and implementation management services. Our managed services division leverages advancements in utility IT systems to deliver a variety of services to utility customers, including outage communications management, managed billing, and AI-enabled substation security monitoring.
Teamwork is key to the success of the Util-Assist family; mutual respect, cooperation, and honesty are hallmarks of our principles. We offer a range of energizing, multi-disciplinary careers in a high-tech industry, with great potential for development and advancement as both the industry and our company continue to grow. Util-Assist’s flexible work environment allows you to choose the work arrangements that make the most sense for you. We will give you the tools and support to succeed in our business, wherever you are.
At Util-Assist, we pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming, positive, and inclusive workplace. Thanks to our outstanding culture, we are the proud recipients of several national and local awards, including certification as a Great Place to Work (three years running) by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada, the Employee Recommended Workplace Award (three years in a row), the York Region Business of the Year award, and the Newmarket Large Business of the Year Award.
Util-Assist is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing a barrier-free work environment and ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is demonstrated through our policies and practices, aligning with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Join us to be a part of a team that values and celebrates diversity, and where your unique contributions can make a significant impact.
We’re excited to meet you! Learn more about Util-Assist at www.util-assist.com.

WHAT WE NEED:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver customer projects. The incumbent manages resources, schedules, financials, risk and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

SKILLS

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced resource management skills
• Advanced time management and organizational skills
• Advanced risk management skills
• Advanced stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Project Management and MS Project skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Advanced leadership and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate financial management skills

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• Advanced knowledge of IT principles including lifecycle planning, estimating and architecture
• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices and standards
• Advanced knowledge of project metrics
• Intermediate knowledge of the procurement lifecycle
• Intermediate knowledge of system integration activities including the development of business processes, system integration and testing requirements

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree/diploma
• Project Management Certificate; PMP Certification preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in a project management role managing large scale technology projects
• Utility sector experience is an asset
• Class G drivers’ licence
• Ability to travel within the United States and Canada

• Host project kick-off meetings and establish project governance and project reporting standards
• Create and manage RAID logs, Integrated Project Plans and decision documents
• Manage internal and external project financials including budgets, invoices and 3rd party vendor contributions
• Prepare status reporting, meeting minutes and meeting agendas
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of impacts on schedule and budgets
• Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables/milestones
• Review and approve 3rd party and Consultant project effort contributions
• Forecast project staffing requirements to support project objectives and request departmental resources
• Onboard new team members to assigned projects
• Ensure the project team accurately completes time tracking reports
• Manage internal and external project escalations relating to deliverables, schedules, resources, budgets and client expectations
• Review project deliverables to ensure that they meet quality standards
• Facilitate various project meetings with internal/external resources to ensure all project requirements are met and knowledge transfer is achieved.