Hard to Reach – Project Manager

Job title: Hard to Reach – Project Manager
Job ID:79216
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of low to medium risk business process change or similar projects safely, with quality, within budget and on time by leading project teams and applying project management principles.

What you will be doing:

• Manage each project from planning through implementation to final evaluation.
• Develop and manage schedules and activity lists for execution.
• Develop and execute highly targeted recruitment strategies and supporting communications materials to meet participant targets in collaboration with marketing and brand strategy.
• Develop and implement reporting mechanisms and key performance indicators.
• Execute the strategy and supporting tactics; monitor and report results regularly.
• Liaison with various internal stakeholders and staff to provide guidance, address inquiries, project process, and coordinate activities.
• Develop and implement a range of processes, policies and procedures under which each project will operate.
• Work with a variety of external vendors and partners to ensure each project stays on track and meets objectives.
• Work with customers to address any issues or concerns that arise with the project.
• Manage and execute any procurement needs of the project.
• Develop and execute contingency plans as necessary to meet goals.
• Undertake various supporting tasks to complete the project including procurement, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data requests (CDRs), data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Provide project management and oversight for all assigned projects.
• Coordinate resources to conduct evaluation of projects.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, preferred
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing and communication plans
• Ability to learn about new technologies and apply them to business objectives
• Well developed business acumen and understanding of the energy industry
• Experience with new product development, an asset
• Knowledge of BC Hydro internal processes such as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), procurement (and use of Passport), customer data requests, CEM operations, an asset
• Excellent customer service and ability to develop customer-focused solutions
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Salary/Rate Range: $49.00 -$60.00 per hour

Term:12-month contract; most likely to extend