Senior Project Manager

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors our staff and our communities. Currently employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Continuous improvement and project management
Job posting ID: 8161

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $108493 - 125026

Application deadline:

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood plasma stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team join Canadas Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Senior Project Manager to join the Supply Chain Process Management team. The work of a Senior Project Manager is integral to Canadian Blood Services role as Canadas Biological Lifeline.

In this role you will be responsible for the planning management design development and implementation of projects supporting the Production Process Management team. As a key member of the Production Process Management team you will be instrumental in developing an integrated well-defined process-based production system. You will coordinate lead and manage the activities of all stakeholders involved in the project team to achieve project objectives in accordance with established cost and time parameters. You will be responsible for finalizing the roadmap for a critical component of the shipping process including development of any necessary business case(s) to support funding future development work. You may manage two or more large projects simultaneously.

Formula for Success

• Leveraging your project management experience you will lead or participate in the development of project business cases for complex multi-year projects.
• Utilizing your collaboration skills you will work with the project team and steering committee to recruit project team members while leveraging your leadership and engagement skills to oversee support and direct project team members in staying engaged with the plan and effectively accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project.
• Drawing on your project leadership experience you will monitor and document the overall project plan and budget ensuring the project meets timelines targets and expectations based on the established parameters providing regular project status updates to all key partners on behalf of the project team.
• Utilizing your communication teamwork skills and project experience you will coordinate the activities of the project team steering committee internal and external partners to develop the project plan define deliverables identify roles and responsibilities establish timelines and communications training strategies implementation and evaluation strategies risk management costs transition and close-out plans.
• Drawing on your decision-making expertise you will make decisions that impact project deliverables costs and timelines which will impact other business areas.
• Using yourrisk management expertise identify monitor and mitigate substantial risks with implications beyond the project.

Desired Education & Skills

• Post-secondary level education preferably a university degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Certification in Project Management such as the PRINCE2 Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in program or project management and leadership skills is required.
• Proficiency with related software tools including Microsoft project professional MSPO is an asset.
• General management experience including accountability for budgets and people.
• Ability to analyze complex problems interpret business needs and develop integrated innovative solutions.
• Ability to create a cross-functional team environment that promotes high performance.
• Ability to deal with senior management and external stakeholders on highly complex or sensitive issues.

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits.
• 4 weeks paid vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What You Can Expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• Travel is required for meetings workshops and project commitments.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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