Senior Project Management Advisor

SYSTRA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Project Management Expert to support and advise on project management strategies. The role involves developing methodologies, optimizing processes, and promoting skills development within the organization. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management and excellent communication skills in French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in project management practices.
• Experience in coaching, training, or consultancy roles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project management methodologies.
• Supports and advises project teams on management processes.
• Implements initiatives for skills development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Administration

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods : feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Reporting to the Project Management Expertise Manager, the incumbent supports and advises management in project management matters. He / she designs, develops and proposes to management the appropriate strategies for setting up a methodological reference framework for project management in line with international standards. He / she researches, recommends and implements best practices in project management.

Missions / Main Duties

• Develops and implements project, program and portfolio management methodologies for GMA, and ensures quality control of project management deliverables throughout the project life cycle;
• Makes recommendations, supports and advises project teams to consolidate, standardize and ensure the smooth running of the project management office by developing and optimizing project and portfolio management processes;
• Participates in the redesign of project governance processes for the Asset Management and Modernization (AMM) Executive Division, in collaboration with Project Portfolio Management.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of project and portfolio management processes, performance indicators and tools, and suggests improvements;
• Designs frameworks and mechanisms for the implementation and application of the Project Management Framework for PPM, including risk management and change management;
• Implements initiatives to promote skills development and knowledge sharing, such as a project management community of practice, a coaching and mentoring program, etc.

Profile / Skills

Education : A bachelor's degree in administration or an appropriate discipline.

Years of experience : Minimum 8 years' relevant experience (i.e. in developing and supervising project management practices (implementation of methodologies, processes, project management tools)).

• Experience in coaching, training or consultancy roles or equivalent experience;
• Very good knowledge of project management concepts and standards, including those of the Project Management Institute (PMI);
• Very good understanding and knowledge of construction projects.

Personal and soft skills :

• Excellent communication skills in French;
• Influential leadership to guide and motivate the team towards success;
• Ability to work as a team to achieve common goals.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note : In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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