Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Planning Manager, COM

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Scheduling IV professional to manage Integrated Program Delivery Best Practices in Contract Management. This role involves engaging stakeholders, overseeing planning and schedule management, and developing innovative solutions for complex contract issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills while fostering a high-performing team culture. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will drive efficiency and excellence in project delivery, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large capital programs and contracts.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IPD practices and manage contract transformations.
• Develop and implement project requirements for Planning & Scheduling.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning & Schedule Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Scheduling Tools

Job description

Internal Title: Scheduling IV

Manage Integrated Program Delivery (IPD) Best Practices in Contract Management.

Engage stakeholders on Contract Transformation under the PDP / IPDT Model.

Oversee IPD practices in Procedures, Processes, and Training for Contract Management.

Lead change management related to Planning and Schedule Management within the PDP Commercial Team and Vendor Community.

Review and update Planning & Schedule processes based on IPDT Best Practices, ensuring alignment across GOE Program for optimal decision-making.

Develop and implement Program-wide project requirements for Planning & Scheduling to enhance consistency and support delivery, including updating Project Procedures.

Establish and deploy a Program Contingency Management Process.

Manage Planning & Schedule Management systems, tools, and procedures across the GO Expansion Program.

Ensure a Program-wide approach to Planning & Schedule considerations, maintaining consistency.

Support projects and supply chains to deliver efficiently, sharing best practices and lessons learned.

Standardize delivery approaches, ensuring integration and compliance with statutory and Metrolinx requirements.

Create real-time reporting capabilities linked to the Program Control Centre for effective decision-making.

Support risk management by identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities.

Engage stakeholders per the Stakeholder Management Plan.

Provide consistent Planning & Schedule Management support to program stakeholders.

Demonstrate experience in contract administration and management of large capital programs.

Possess Planning & Schedule Management experience on large transit projects.

Support stakeholder, vendor, contractor, and team relationship management.

Advise on transforming delivery and supply chain cultures through new models.

Develop innovative, methodical, and robust scheduling solutions for difficult contract issues.

Exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Show analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Take responsibility, lead ethically, and utilize talents effectively.

Persuade and influence successfully.

Explore innovative approaches, utilize new technology, and promote adaptation.

Communicate clearly and confidently, considering the audience.

Listen respectfully and consider all views.

Balance teamwork and individual responsibilities, giving and receiving feedback.

Prioritize team success.

Manage project schedules, develop and analyze progress, and maintain schedules.

Coordinate with risk management for schedule risk analysis and mitigation.

Generate and verify progress reports and dashboards, monitor slippages and critical activities.

Contribute to procurement processes and manage consultants, vendors, and contractors.

Maintain and optimize schedules, review impacts of changes, and assess schedule variances.

Manage schedule changes and forecast impacts.

Perform schedule audits and review project scope changes and claims.

Implement key scheduling standards and conduct forensic schedule analysis.

Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Participate in mentoring and hiring for the Planning & Scheduling team.

Develop vision for scheduling consulting services and manage deliverables.

Build a positive, high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Ensure standards of workmanship through all work stages.