Senior Project Manager for divisional projects and initiatives at the City of Hamilton. Leading projects for the Recreation Division and community impact.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Recreation, the Senior Project Manager, Divisional Projects & Initiatives leads, coordinates and manages a broad range of project related activities and programs that will result in significant value for the Recreation Division, internal and external clients, and the community.
Provides staff leadership on multi-disciplinary project teams towards improved effectiveness, efficiency and public service.
Develops, recommends and provides professional advice with respect to process management, quality assurance, business continuity, and program changes of a complex nature requiring an overall department, Corporate and client perspective.
Manages, facilitates and coordinates projects, process improvements, studies, public consultation and communication aimed at advancing the work and mandate of the Recreation Division and the Recreation Master Plan.
Develops and maintains relationships with divisional clients to identify and develop new opportunities where appropriate.
Manages the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk and change management, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule and budget.
Thinks creatively with a passion for and thorough knowledge of business process management and improvement.
Researches and assesses industry and government trends, best practices and impending legislation.
Prepares reports and correspondence and makes presentations to senior management, Council standing committees and the general public.
Requirements
Previous related work experience normally acquired through the completion of a university degree or diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Recreation and Leisure Studies or a combination of equivalent education and related relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in a range of core functions of the recreation portfolio, including program management and delivery, sport development, community development, facility design, capital planning, asset management, and program development.
Demonstrated skill in business planning and analysis, business case development, project management, data analysis and financial management.
Experience in organizational management and/or operational management would be considered an asset.
Previous experience in and knowledge of the principles, practices, policies, report writing, feasibility studies and policies and procedures of municipal recreation agreements and budgets.
Demonstrated operating and implementation knowledge and experience with scheduling software such as Xplor software or equivalent.
Extensive project management experience, preferably in the area of process improvement, organizational effectiveness, quality assurance and continuous improvement traditionally acquired through a Project Management Professional Certification.
Proven track record in the successful development and implementation of large-scale and diverse business improvement projects.
Thorough knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies and practices.
Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Experience in and/or working knowledge of business continuity and contingency planning.
Strong working knowledge of process and performance measures and methodologies.
Lean Six Sigma training is preferred.
Strong computer skills. Must possess thorough knowledge of the current suite of Microsoft productivity tools, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Benefits
The City is an equal opportunity employer
Committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes
Accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process
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