Project Manager

Talentify; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager III to join their dynamic Real Estate and Workplace Services team. This hybrid role involves overseeing and managing various projects, prioritizing risks, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong change management, communication, and leadership skills, along with a proven track record in project management. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of risk management and budget control.
• Expertise in planning, analysis, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various projects and activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure project outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Financial Management

Time Management

Task Management

Consulting

Education

Engineering Degree

MBA

Change Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Description

Title: Project Manager III

Location: Calgary, AB or Salt Lake City, UT

Type: Hybrid model - Mon, Tue, Thu in office.

Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager III to join our Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS), Strategy, Planning & Governance Team. The ideal candidate will oversee and manage various projects and activities, prioritize risks, manage budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, lead multidisciplinary projects, support governance, establish accountabilities, proactively resolve issues, coordinate interdependencies, ensure safety and security, manage tasks, and handle financial information. Strong change management, communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Risk Management: Prioritize risks and manage within an agreed budget.
2. Ad-hoc Projects: Create and approve project charters and plans, assign activities, and launch awareness campaigns.
3. Task Management: Understand policies and guidelines, manage data, and oversee vendors.
4. Financial Management: Handle financial data, including historical spend, and ensure proper documentation.
5. Change Management: Develop and implement change and communication plans for strategic initiatives.
6. Coordination: Work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
7. Communications: Maintain clear communication with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
8. Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, align objectives, and influence decisions.
9. Accountability: Ensure project outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
10. Management Consulting: Provide internal consulting to resolve complex challenges and achieve strategic goals.
11. Planning & Standards: Streamline operations and drive strategic initiatives to improve performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management.
• Engineering or MBA degree preferred; open to other degrees.
• Change Management Certification is an asset.
• Strong understanding of risk management and budget control.
• Experience with large, multidisciplinary programs.
• Excellent time, task, and financial management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in change management and communication planning.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in management consulting.
• Persistence and tenacity in achieving project goals.
• Expertise in planning, analysis, and cost management.
• Experience in operational streamlining and strategic initiatives.
• Financial administration skills, including invoicing and purchase orders.
• Ability to support teams through transformational changes.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $125.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position based in Calgary, AB.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We assist visionary companies in advancing their engineering and science initiatives by providing access to specialized experts that promote scaling, innovation, and rapid market deployment. With nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent is a recognized top engineering firm and a distinguished staffing provider.

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