Project Manager II - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Requisition ID: 34620CompanyLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canadas Top 100 Employers, BCs Top Employers, and Canadas Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Project Manager II, REFM in SOPPM independently manages complex business, strategy and service delivery projects within Real Estate & Facilities Management (REFM) and cross-departmentally. These projects represent significant changes across the City and span multiple business units. Recommendations may result in the significant investment requests, re-assignment of responsibilities between staff or organizational units within the City, and in the reduction of or increase to staff complement. The Project Manager manages all phases of the projects including planning, execution, control and closeout. The Project Manager may manage cross-department project teams to successfully deliver the projects and is responsible for a timely delivery of the projects within budget and to a high level of quality.Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages project teams to successfully deliver projects. The team members could be REFM team members, staff from other City Departments, external temporary staff or consultants.
• Assigns work to project team members, specifying deliverables, timelines and quality expectations.
• Monitors performance of project team members and takes corrective actions if required. Coaches and mentors team members as needed.
• Plans projects in detail, clearly identifying project scope, budget and schedule as well as project risks, project organization and project management approach.
• Participates in confidential planning that may have City-wide operational and financial implications.
• Documents the plans in a Project Plan document and regularly reviews the Project Plan with the Project Sponsor, Director and project team for approval/sign-off.
• Executes projects according to approved project plans.
  • Organizes and leads meetings with project team, stakeholders and vendors as needed and manages actions arising from them.
  • Facilitates stakeholder inputs to arrive at optimum solution.
  • Identifies and proactively manages project issues and risks. Manages project costs to approved budget.
  • Ensures that project performance meets expectations in terms of timelines, quality, and scope completion.
  • Implements adequate internal controls for reporting to senior Management.
  • Manages project costs to approved budget while following the official tracking, reporting, and change request standards.
  • Conducts regular project status meetings with project team members.
  • Regularly reports on project status to Manager / Director, Project Sponsor and/or Project Steering Committee.
• Ensures proper project closeout at completion. Manages the sign-off process for project deliverables from stakeholders. Conducts post-project evaluation process and recommends changes for future projects.
• Leads and/or conducts project processes and development including stakeholder impact assessments communication plan, and related execution deliverables as per respective plans.
• If and when required, leads process mapping facilitation, process documentation, value-add analysis, and future state definition with an eye for operating impacts
• Assists in scoping phases of projects
• Documents and presents a project closeout analysis.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or project-related discipline including formal training in Project Management methodologies preferably consistent with those provided by PMI (Project Management Institute).
• A minimum of six years of Project Management experience in increasingly complex projects and in managing teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes, standards and policies.
• Ability to apply Project Management methodologies to projects for successful completion.
• Ability to write effectively, organize and maintain project documentation, prepare status reports and summaries.
• Ability to speak effectively in public through formal and informal meetings and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage large work loads and multitask effectively.
• Ability to manage projects crossing multiple departments, multiple business processes and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to organize, co-ordinate and manage people to achieve project goals.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in assigning and supervising work of project team members.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with technical and professional staff, as well as customer departments.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and take decisions or make recommendations based upon thorough analysis of facts.
• Ability to focus on details, while maintaining a balanced high-level view of an assignment.
• Ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from both customers and team members.
• Ability to resolve conflicts arising within the project team or in interactions with customers in the most advantageous manner to all parties involved.
• Ability to manage change and assist others with adapting to change.
• Working knowledge of the City of Vancouver an asset.

All City of Vancouver employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.Business Unit/Department: Real Estate & Facilities Mgmt (1100)Affiliation: ExemptEmployment Type: Regular Full TimePosition Start Date: January, 2022Application Close: November 26, 2021At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.Before you click Apply nowOnce you start your application you can save your work and leave the applications page, however please remember to submit your profile to the specific job requisition before the posting closing date.In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume, part of the application process may include answering application questions related to the preferred requirements of the role which may take approx.. 5-10mins. Cover letters should express interest and highlight additional information relevant to the position and resumes should include a tailored summary of skills and experience related to the position.Apply hereOrganization: Vancouver (City)Region: Lower MainlandProfessional Categories: Project ManagementPosted: November 22, 2021, 3:35 pmExpires: November 26, 2021, 4:30 pmEmployment Type: Full TimeEmployment Length: PermanentEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s degreeJob Experience: 5 years or moreQuick Apply

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