About the role

Project Manager responsible for standards development in transit and passenger rail sectors. Collaborating with various stakeholders to produce guidelines and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

Committee management and leadership, including establishing the scope of work to be completed, managing required resources, and providing ongoing project management leadership in conjunction with the Chair and Vice-Chair.
Identifying and pursuing new business development initiatives to expand the portfolio into new areas in support of broader transit technologies.
Determines and manages the resources required to complete a project, and ensures deliverables are met.
Supports and promotes best practices.
Ensures appropriate coordination takes place with other departments within the company that are involved with the development and publication of a standard (i.e. legal, marketing, commercial).
Developing key stakeholder relationships (with academia, regulators, industry, etc).
Overseeing all aspects of the standards development process, primarily involving the management of multiple Canadian, US, and international standards development committees.
Day-to-day management of committee activities that include establishing and delivering on project milestones, project resources (funding, personnel support), and assembling project schedules and revenue targets.
Working with committee chairs and vice chairs to manage the committee membership, including member recruitment and improving committee performance.
Liaising with clients, management, Legal and Finance to compose proposals, contracts, and financial analysis for new projects.

An undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering discipline, or other related area of study.
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, with 3-5 years’ experience in Standards Development or Project Management.
Experience gained from industry/manufacturing/service sectors, or policy/regulatory environment would be an asset.
Knowledge of the standards industry, government policy, industry landscape, and funding programs/models.
Experience leading or working with multi-stakeholder committees or groups.
Experience in writing proposals, business plans and technical documents.
Standards development experience or a history of working with standards is an asset.
Designation as a Certified Project Management Professional, or equivalent designation/ experience is an asset.
Bilingualism would be an asset.

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws.