Senior Manager, Program Scheduling - Jobs in Toronto Dominion Centre

Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto #39;s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.The Program Management Office is looking for a Senior Manager, Program Scheduling to develop and implement corporate strategy, standards and systems/procedures for planning and scheduling of high-value capital infrastructure projects.Reporting directly to the Director, CPG Planning/Scheduling and Estimating, the Senior Manager will oversee and deliver the consistent approach to program-wide schedule development and analysis for the Capital Project Group (CPG) including reporting, forecasting, mitigation, and development of recovery schedules. This role will coordinate with other program/project controls and project management of the projects and program and ensure agreed schedule management policies and procedures are consistently adhered.What will I be doing

• Defines CPG strategy for project planning and scheduling; ensures industry best practices are identified and applied
• Develops and maintains planning and scheduling procedures; defines and implements capital program standards and systems for planning and scheduling, modifies to support project-specific requirements and ensures consistency in the use of work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Leads a large team of schedulers and interfaces with various project team members and stakeholders to manage project schedules at the CPG program level.
• Generates what-if schedule analysis for different scenarios and/or to assess impacts of events
• Identifies challenges to the project schedule, recommends mitigation strategies and oversees the preparation of recovery schedules; oversees the preparation of risk analysis related to project schedule to forecast contingencies.
• Develops, oversees and implements the contractual requirements for scheduling of all capital-related contractors including design, engineering and construction; oversees the review of schedule related submissions

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in high-profile, large-scale construction related scheduling and planning, including leading a team, at the program level within Program Management Office setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and scheduling along with an understanding of the principles and concepts of critical path analysis, crashing the schedule, what-if scenario development, development of recovery schedules
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (i.e. development, project progress, related staff and project resources)
• Experience in the fields of Transit, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, or Infrastructure project management are required
• Expert knowledge in Primavera 6 (P6), and experience in managing Primavera 6 with interface with IT and individual schedulers.
• Active membership in the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), Project Management Institute (PMI), or similar associations is an asset

Don #39;t Meet Every RequirementIf you #39;re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn #39;t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1