Program Manager (Remote)

Black & McDonald Limited; Pickering; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation sector is seeking a Program Manager in Pickering, Ontario. The role involves executing nuclear projects and managing a dedicated team while ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Ideal candidates should bring over a decade of project management experience, preferably within the nuclear industry, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Optional hybrid work model

Company paid health and dental benefits

Opportunity for ongoing professional development

Team building events

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in the nuclear power plant sector.
• Proven expertise in contract management and project management principles.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project portfolio status and ensure project execution aligns with commitments.
• Mentor project management team ensuring best practices in nuclear safety and risk management.
• Interface regularly with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Project Management or Business Administration

Job description

Black & McDonald's Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Program Manager is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Refurbishment Director. The Program Manager will have the authority, responsibility and accountability for the execution of nuclear projects within their portfolio from initiation to close- out / implementation. Working with the Refurbishment Director and other Program Managers, they will manage the optimal resource mix for the delivery of the projects, and control schedule activities to achieve Black & McDonald's Power Generation Region (PGR) operational and financial goals, while responding to constraints imposed by customers, strategic objectives, or other external factors. Develop, implement, and improve a thorough project portfolio review process that monitors risks, % of completion (CPI, SPI), risks & opportunities, and major financial KPIs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor portfolio status to ensure all critical functions ((i.e., planning, design, engineering, construction, contracting, procurement etc.) are integrated and consistent with the customer needs and PGR commitments
• Actively mentor their Project Management team by upholding and reinforcing good project management practices with an emphasis on Nuclear Safety, Human Performance, Cost and Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Identification and Management
• Manage and monitor the work and performance of the Project Management team, to include coaching, mentoring and performance management, and is accountable for the quality of their work
• Promote a work environment that is characterized by teamwork, transparency and integrity and encourages the team to implement continuous performance improvement principles in their daily work
• Ensure that the Project Team integrates cost and schedule risk management with techniques for developing contingency and risk response plans
• Interface regularly with key internal and external customers, stakeholders, suppliers, etc. throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that execution of work is aligned with commitments and expectations
• Address customers' concerns promptly and professionally emphasizing a teamwork approach while protecting the interest of the business
• Frequently review projects with the assigned Integrated Project Team to ensure projects are executed on time and within the authorized funding provided. Where required, recommends corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and costs
• Provide assistance to Project Managers and / or decision-making authority for controversial / high-profile projects
• Evaluate workload projections and staffing requirements to ensure compliance with portfolio budget, deadlines and commitments
• Manage conflict, listen and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Develop strategic solutions that become process improvements. Participate in the decision making process that affects long / short-range course of action for the PGR Project portfolio
• Actively participate and / or assign a subject matter expert to participate in the initial assessment / estimate of work that constitutes the subject of a Request for Proposal / Quote (RFP / Q)
• Define project objectives and develop the project delivery model, including procurement and contracting strategies
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and clearly defined accountability prior to starting / planning the project
• Review new projects to ensure clarity of scope, requirements, history with Customer and skill-based fit, prior to assigning Project Management resources. Communicates resource assignments to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Review deliverables and timelines with the team to validate feasibility
• Review / evaluate projects to ensure all critical processes (i.e., Nuclear Safety, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, etc) are addressed in a comprehensive and efficient manner, and that a clear path forward is agreed upon by all stakeholders
• Prepare portfolio status reports and / or other reports as required by the business
• Review and analyse risk sensitivities within each project, as the basis for determining confidence levels across the portfolio
• Actively participate in meetings with customers, subcontractors and / or suppliers to resolve schedule / cost issues, reinforce accountability and the who, what, by when approach
• Assess overall portfolio to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the organization
• Transition from Management to an individual contributor to support projects as a Project Manager at times and generate Estimates and Proposals at times due to staff support periods.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Science, Project Management or Business Administration or relevant training

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of project management experience for nuclear power plant industry or related construction / industrial projects in an EPC environment
• Mature knowledge of contract management and project management principles throughout the project lifecycle. Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and / or demonstrated familiarity with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) considered an asset
• Relevant experience in project development and planning
• Experience effectively management projects of high risk and complexity
• Experience overseeing multiple project management teams

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Articulate communicator (both oral and written) able to interact / communicate with diverse audiences
• Critical thinking, problem-solving approach and the ability to create clarity for others while working in a context that may be ambiguous or uncertain
• Highly developed negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to relentlessly pursue completion of tasks and milestones with a sense of ownership and accountability
• The incumbent must be a proven team player with a dynamic and competent motivational manner (e.g., highly self-motivated and motivating of others)
• Able to build effective relationships, engage internal and external stakeholders and work effectively under pressure, handle change quickly and deal with competing priorities
• Engage and enable talent by modelling leadership and diversity; and continually improve by leading innovation and creativity and cultivating learning and growth
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviour, and self-awareness

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

• Optional hybrid work model
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
• Team building events
• Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development
• Rewards and recognition
• Scholarship Program for employee dependents

APPLICATION PROCESS

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.