Project Manager, Operational Excellence

Telecon; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Telecon is seeking an Operational Excellence Project Manager to drive strategic initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and enable growth through strong leadership and analytical decision-making.

The role bridges strategy and execution, guiding projects from inception to delivery with measurable business impact. A hybrid, full-time position offers career advancement, a group insurance plan and retirement plan contributions from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management or related field.
• 3–5 years of cross-functional or enterprise-level project experience.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies.
• PM certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP preferred.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional projects from launch to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with sales and technical managers to define project objectives, success criteria and measurable results.
• Translate the strategic vision into concrete project plans, with clearly defined deliverables, key milestones and responsibilities.
• Promote collaboration and communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and accountability.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies and challenges, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate decision-making by presenting data-driven information and assessing the trade-offs needed to support the organization's objectives.
• Promote best practices in project management, governance and continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Acting as a leader of change, promoting adaptability, transparency and engagement between teams and departments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Timeline management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The Operational Excellence Project Manager plays a vital role in leading strategic initiatives that drive business transformation, operational efficiency, and organizational growth. This role extends beyond managing deadlines and budgets; it involves bridging the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that every project delivers significant value to the business.

We are seeking a strategic thinker and influential leader who excels at solving complex problems, building cross-functional relationships, and leading teams to successful outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a balance of analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, and organizational skills to lead projects with measurable impact.

This full-time hybrid position includes a flexible group insurance plan and a company contribution to a group retirement plan from the first day of employment, as well as opportunities for career advancement and development.

The expected annual salary for this position is in the range of $95,000 - $105,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Leading cross-functional projects from launch to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with sales and technical managers to define project objectives, success criteria and measurable results.
• Translate the strategic vision into concrete project plans, with clearly defined deliverables, key milestones and responsibilities.
• Promote collaboration and communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and accountability.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies and challenges, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate decision-making by presenting data-driven information and assessing the trade-offs needed to support the organization's objectives.
• Promote best practices in project management, governance and continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Acting as a leader of change, promoting adaptability, transparency and engagement between teams and departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in managing cross-functional or enterprise-level projects in a professional environment.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and governance frameworks.
• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP preferred.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, budgets and timelines for complex initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

What we have to offer:

• Industry-leading healthcare – possibility of Dental plan with employee participation;
• RRSP with matching company contribution;
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential;
• Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more.

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential;
• Training provided for technical positions;
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
• Telecon values different views and new ideas.

Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us:

• LinkedIn: @Telecon
• Facebook: @Telecon
• X: @TeleconGroup
• Instagram: @Telecongroup

**The wage/salary stated in this job posting is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a contractual commitment and may differ from the compensation offered should your employment pertain to a position other than the one specified.**