Senior Program Manager (Nov. 2 Application Deadline)

• About us
  Goldfin is an energy and carbon management consultancy providing services to industrial commercial and institutional clients. Addressing the climate crisis will take millions of people in thousands of organizations taking the right actions every day. Our mission is to build their capability to do that. We do this by applying our expertise to address immediate needs and providing coaching and training that builds internal capabilities to achieve ambitious long-term goals.
  
  
• Role summary
  The Senior Program Manager serves a pivotal role within Goldfin. They interface and develop longstanding relationships with our largest clients while also being the connector within Goldfin that brings all the pieces together to achieve our delivery objectives. To succeed the Senior Program Manager must exhibit an analytical mindset strong written and verbal communication skills as well as comprehension of the contracts and rules that govern our work and the broader demand-side management (DSM) industry within which we operate.
  
  
• Responsibilities

• • Play a leading role in the delivery of Goldfins largest contracts acting as the primary point-of-contact for our clients and coordinating internal teams to successfully deliver our scope of work as well as meeting Goldfins exceptional quality and service standards.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators and targets to track program success manage budgets and optimize cost effectiveness.
  • Lead specific program management initiatives such as start-up efforts for new contracts or scope expansions by developing implementation plans establishing standards and processes identifying roles providing training and managing the execution.
  • Leverage and enhance Goldfins existing project and budget management tools workflow systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while establishing new processes to elevate project and program management practices ensuring on-time and on-budget completion of deliverables.
  • Develop and implement project quality assurance and control processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards contractual obligations and client expectations.
  • Define tasks and timelines assign and monitor resources to ensure optimal work allocation and delivery efficiency.
  • Monitor and communicate project status and risks to the appropriate work channels escalating issues when needed.
  • Deliver reports to clients on project progress highlighting challenges and proposed solutions.
  • Analyze project status and when necessary propose and implement changes to the scope schedule or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.
  • Conduct post-project analyses to capture learnings for the continuous improvement of future work delivery.

• What you bring to the table
  
  • You have 5 to 10 years of directly relevant experience in DSM program management or other energy and resource management program roles and more than 10 years in total experience.
  • You have experience in a key account management or other critical client interfacing roles.
  • You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • You have experience starting up new projects developing execution plans and processes as well as defining roles and responsibilities and training people to succeed in these roles.
  • You are experienced in project management (planning monitoring and reporting on performance) and working in project management tools (e.g. Asana or similar platforms).
  • You have successfully managed large and complex program budgets with a strong understanding of controls and an ability to develop accurate forecasts and optimize resource allocations.
  • Your leadership and collaboration skills make you a natural at bringing cross-functional teams together.
  • You pay close attention to detail meeting deadlines and adhering to budgetary guidelines.
  • You approach challenges with an analytical and systems-focused mindset identifying solutions and driving strategies to achieve project goals while considering impacts and continuous improvement.
  • You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
    
  • Nice to have:You hold a relevant professional certification such as PgMP or PMP.
    
    
• Location
  • Close to downtown Toronto - 259 Danforth Ave Toronto ON M4K 1N2. A 4-minute walk from Broadview subway station.
  • We follow a hybrid work model with in-office expectations of at least once a week currently on Mondays.
    
    
• Why work at Goldfin
  The for this position is between $110000 - $120000 CAD depending on experience.
  
  Goldfin was founded with the goal of bringing together a talented team dedicated to doing meaningful work with a strong commitment to the well-being and fair treatment of our people. We are passionate about our mission to help organizations reduce energy use and GHG emissions to address the climate crisis and we foster a culture of respect candor and continuous learning. Our team is made up of innovative supportive individuals who value work-life balance and bring their true selves to work. At Goldfin we collaborate learn from each other and are always excited to bring fresh ideas to the table. If youre looking to join an inspiring driven team wed love to have you with us!
  
  We offer:
  • 35-hour standard work week
  • 4 weeks of vacation 10 personal days plus a 3-day paid-holiday period at the end of the year (i.e. up to 33 business days total)
  • 1:1 registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) matching
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible work hours
  • Home office setup supplies (computer monitor mouse keyboard headset and potentially other equipment on as needed basis)
  • A minimum $2500 annual personal and professional development budget
  • Proactive salary assessments to ensure fair compensation stay competitive with market rates and maintain pay equity across similar roles
    
  • Bonus: When Goldfin does well Goldfinners do well profits are shared with team member
    
  
  
• How we hire
  Goldfin is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We value the unique perspectives experiences and abilities of all employees and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We strive to remove barriers to success and ensure that all individuals including those from underrepresented groups have equal opportunities to contribute grow and thrive. At Goldfin we recognize that our people are our greatest asset and it is the combination of their talents and differences that drives innovation collaboration safety and overall success.
  
  If you require any accommodations please let us know and we will work with you to address your accessibility needs. For assistance with accessibility requests for information in alternative formats or to report any accessibility issues please include this in your application or contact.
  

Required Experience:

Manager