Project Manager, Continuous Improvement

WHATS THE JOB

This position is a temporary 12-month contract full-time role. There will be an occasional need for evening & weekend work. Travel is not regular but there will be projects that require field travel as needed. This position is Edmonton based and required regular in office attendance.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager the Project Manager will lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Drawing on knowledge of frontline operations and business analytics this role involves planning executing and finalizing projects within established deadlines and budgets. The Project Manager will also define project objectives in collaboration with project sponsors to ensure that each initiative delivers value to the organization.

As a Project Manager you will be working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging anywhere from frontline staff up to executive leadership teams.  

A key role of the project manager is to drive projects to ensure they stay on track and are completed on time. This means regular communication with stakeholders and regular updates with project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans for the sponsors and the rest of the project teams.
• Coordinate cooperation and input from all stakeholders such as Sponsors Executives SMEs and End Users.
• Organize regular communications between all stakeholders to ensure the project is successful and on time.
• Lead the process of defining the project scope and objectives with the stakeholders.
• Manage changes to the project scope project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Responsible for regular reporting and escalations to management as needed.
• Identifying and manage project risks through formal risk management techniques.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors when required.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure projects stay on time and within their allocated budget
• Responsible to work with corporate groups and ensure business policies are maintained through project implementations
• Delegating and assigning tasks to Process Analysts and other project team members are required

Qualifications :

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• University degree/college diploma business or project management
• Or 3 to 5 years process analysis experience with usage of a broad range of business requirement techniques in a variety of project contexts.
•   Adequate Level knowledge of analysis theory practice and use of techniques.
•   Ability to deliver all requirement artifacts through all Phases of requirements delivery on all project sizes and complexity and ability to lead requirements delivery on large program/enterprise scale initiatives.
•  Fluent in MS OFFICE 2016/365
•  Familiarity with common application software (Microsoft Office Adobe products).
• Knowledge and experience process writing 
• French proficiency is an asset

Qualities

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
•  Attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities
• Keen interest in technological development and advancements
• Ability to suggest process improvements

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• A place where people matter not only at work but in the community.
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
• Job security as we are in growth mode.
• Benefits coverage starts on your first day.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract