Project Manager III

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager III for an initial 1-year assignment in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will manage various projects, prioritize risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Strong leadership and change management skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to influence decisions and drive strategic initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management.
• Change Management Certification would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of risk management and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various projects and activities.
• Handle financial information and manage budgets.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Accountability

Organizational

Time Management

Interpersonal

Negotiation

Education

Engineering Degree

MBA Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Airswift is looking for a Project Manager III to work in Salt Lake City, for an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended.





Position Purpose:


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 be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects and activities within the organization. This role involves prioritizing risks, managing budgets, coordinating cross functional teams, leading multi-disciplinary projects, supporting governance, establishing accountabilities, pro-actively resolving issues, coordinating interdependencies, ensuring safety and security, managing tasks, and handling financial information. Additionally, the role requires strong change management and communication skills, leadership, and general problem-solving skills.





Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Risk Management: Prioritize risks and manage within an agreed budget
• Ad-hoc Projects: Create and approve project charters and plans, assign activities, and launch awareness campaigns
• Task Management: Manage various tasks such as understanding policies and guidelines, data management, and managing vendors.
• Financial Management: Handle financial information, including historical spend for facilities and ensure proper documentation and data management.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change and communications plans for strategic programs and transformational processes
• Coordination: Coordinate with various multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of projects and interdependencies.
• Communications: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, align business objectives with project outcomes, and influence decisions
• Accountability: Take accountability for project outcomes, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and within budget
• General Management Consulting: Provide internal consulting services to resolve complex business challenges, navigate change, and achieve strategic objectives
• Planning, Standards, Process & Special Projects: Streamline operations while driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management.
• Engineering / MBA Degree would be ideal but open to other degrees.
• Change Management Certification would be an asset
• Strong understanding of risk management and budget control.
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary integration programs.
• Excellent time and task management and financial management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in change management and developing communication plans.
• Ability to coordinate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in general management consulting.
• Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in achieving project goals.
• Expertise in planning and analysis for project efficiency and cost management.
• Experience in streamlining operations and driving strategic initiatives.
• Financial administration skills, including invoicing, payments, and purchase orders.
• Ability to guide and support teams through transformational processes.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

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