IT Project Manager

Brookfield Renewable US; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Technology Project Manager based in Gatineau, QC. The role involves overseeing multiple projects integrating technologies and systems before corporate ownership change, requiring extensive project management experience and excellent communication skills. This position promises an impactful role in driving sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional work experience.
• 5 years of experience in technology project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage life cycle of multiple projects including schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Prepare regular status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other project teams and develop business relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Project Management certification

Tools

Office 365 (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, Power BI)

SCADA and ICS systems

ERP systems

Job description

TerraForm Power, Technology Project Manager

Location: Gatineau, QC / Ottawa, ON

Brookfield Renewable, and its platform company TerraForm Power, attract high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Technology Project Manager is responsible for and will oversee multiple projects across multiple areas, in particular, with respect to (i) standing the companies various systems separately instances from the existing Brookfield IT ecosystem, (ii) integrating the company’s software and infrastructure with a new owner, (iii) integrating smaller businesses into the company’s systems, and (iv) various IT/OT projects related to the company’s existing renewable energy projects and new projects to be built in the future in a systematic and organized manner. These projects will be a combination of business and technical initiatives from different areas of the business, including senior management and operations. Specific duties include new project assessment and evaluation, creating priorities and timelines for project completion based upon corporate goals and strategic plans, determining and procuring appropriate resources for project success, monitoring project completion reporting and adherence to the project management framework.

The Project Manager must be an excellent problem solver and have the talents to manage all aspects of project leadership, resource supervision, staffing, quality control, forecasting and budgetary control, as well as all aspects of project monitoring, reporting and conflict management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the life cycle of many projects including detailed schedules, actions, budgets and manage the associated risks;
• Prepare and present regular status reports to TerraForm Power leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders;
• Communicate with executive stakeholders on the status of the project portfolio;
• Coordinate activities with other project teams as necessary;
• Develop and maintain effective and collaborative business relationships with stakeholders and business partners to understand client needs, and support effective resolution of client enquiries and concerns
• Create a healthy work environment for project teams by providing clear direction and effective delegation of work, and provide input to the program manager to support the professional development of team members
• Work with colleagues and partners to solve significant problems and implement changes
• Participate in staffing and recruitment activities to ensure a high-quality project team
• Maintain effective vendor relationships;
• Work with resource managers to identify appropriate resources and manage their integration into the teams
• Monitor project activities to ensure quality and adherence to project management methodology and implement corrective measures to address any significant variance
• Track, monitor and communicate project progress against the project plan, requirements, quality measures, standard processes and milestones

Requirements:

• Experience with change management and transition of systems as well as establishing new instances of systems in corporate ownership change or similar contexts. Experience integrating acquisitions is a plus
• Experience with Operations Technology (OT) systems like SCADA and Industrial Control system (ICS) , e.g., Bazefield or Aveva PI
• Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERP) systems at a minimum. Experience with other financial and commercial applications are additionally helpful
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Attention to detail with regards to all items within the project scope and relating to project management best practices
• Ability to “think outside the box”, to work in a dynamic, complex, fast paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities
• Ability to “roll up” her/his sleeves and get involved at a detailed level in order to ensure accuracy and the respect of timelines
• Ability to influence others and to gain support for her/his ideas
• Ability to deal and communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and sponsors
• Ability to effectively present project updates, status, issues to senior executives within the business
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English (working knowledge of French is an asset)
• Candidate should possess extensive experience with Office 365 products: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, Power BI

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional work experience
• Minimum offive (5) years of pertinent work experience in a technology project management role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in a related discipline
• Degree in Project Management; equivalent demonstrated experience in project or program management will be considered
• Change Management experience an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset