Job Description
Overview:
The Project Manager, Technical Training is responsible for overseeing first-of-its-kind projects that involve post-secondary and industry partners, external consultants, and working collaboratively with internal project team members. In this role, you will manage the implementation of these projects working to a project timeline with many moving parts.
Based on previous work experience, the individual will also have the opportunity to support technical training and business development.
- Hosting tours of the pilot production plant and attend business development meetings with prospective clients.
- And potential support in adaptation, development and delivery of training material including lectures and practical content in biopharmaceutical processing operations.
Who are we looking for?
- You are a self-starter who loves working with a team to build dynamic project plans.
- You have a passion for building new programs.
- You love working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to deliver project excellence.
- You are an excellent communicator, and you appreciate the value of relationships in executing successful projects.
- You are highly organized and detail-oriented and have a need to plan.
- You are committed to continuous improvements and enjoy integrating lessons learned throughout the project life cycle.
- You are pretty tech savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
- You are personable and operate with a high degree of integrity, transparency, and professional values.
- You are comfortable working in a small team where everyone pitches in.
- You have relevant experience in project and/or program management.
- A PMP designation, relevant Project Management coursework, or demonstrated Project Management experience.
- You have relevant post-secondary education and/or a combination of education and experience.
- Bilingualism with strong speaking and writing skills in English and French is considered an asset. For this role, strong French language skills are required.
Requirements:
Reporting to the Director of Client Services, the Project Manager will:
- Help to determine project plan and timeline based on existing project agreements.
- Define resourcing needs, schedule resources, and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
- Adhere to project budgets and help to manage the project budget.
- Working with the Director of Technical Training and Director of Client Services, provide project reports and updates to funding partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Manage contracts with external consultants participating in the project delivery.
- Monitor progress and adjust project delivery and scheduling based on lessons learned.
- Work with the internal project teams, advisory committees, and Engagement and Evaluations Manager to identify performance metrics, identify areas of improvement, and implement continuous improvements.
- Ability to work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a successful program.
- Ability to work with a cross-functional internal project team and external project consultants.
- Support the overall operations of the team and collaborate with team members on projects.
- Represent the organization on external committees related to the project delivery.
- Some travel within Quebec and Canada may be required.
- Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
Job Tags
Contract work, Work experience placement,