Associate Project Manager (Level 15) / Project Manager (Level 17) - Contract - 0004JZ

　　Posting Date: Jan 23, 2024, 1:47:41 PM

　　Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa

　　Job Type: Contract

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Description

　　Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

　　When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

　　Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

　　Team Overview

　　The Project Manager will report to the Director of Enterprise Agility & Strategic Enablement Team, accountable for oversight and execution of programs required to realize our corporate strategy. The Enterprise Agility & Strategic Enablement (EASE) Team manages our strategic programs in partnership with business leaders. It works collaboratively with other groups to ensure initiatives in execution are aligned with corporate strategy, resources are efficiently allocated, risks are mitigated, outcomes are achieved, and benefits are realized.

　　The incumbent will:

　　Plan and re-plan medium product releases as they are produced to ensure timely updates and to deliver the planned benefits as early as possible.

　　Plans, monitors and manages projects or group of projects from initiation through completion.

　　Secures required resources, and uses formal project/program management processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, schedules and changes.

　　Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to the specifications of the deliverable and within budgeted costs.

　　Typically incumbents in this discipline are working towards or have achieved certification in project management.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Associate Project Manager (Level 15)

　　Manages small to medium sized assigned projects

　　Manages the project planning sessions to establish scope, assumptions, risks, constraints, deliverables, interim milestones, work breakdown structure and timelines according to established project level category.

　　Develops the schedule to facilitate communication with team members and stakeholders

　　Prepares the project charter issue log, risk log and other supporting project documentation based on size and complexity of project.

　　Establishes the project control and monitoring guidelines

　　Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.

　　Project Manager (Level 17). In addition to the responsibilities of Associate Project Manager (Level 15) above:

　　Lead a small to medium project team; communicates the project vision and outcomes needed along with guidance to achieve outcome, coordinates team actions on project activities; coordinates flow of additional team members on and off the team as needed; and identifies areas of improvement necessary to build the capability of the team through training, coaching and mentoring.

　　Review existing operations in own area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered.

　　Manage relationships with internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and managing the deployment of appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

　　Screening Criteria

　　Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or in a related field

　　Minimum 2 years (Associate Project Manager) or 5 years of experience (Project Manager) coordinating projects in a project management office or related project/program environment with competing priorities and diverse deliverables

　　Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and practices, including creating and monitoring schedules, budgets, meeting agendas, status reporting and risk/issue management

　　Understanding of the Agile Framework

　　Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work for multiple stakeholders

　　Working knowledge of project management principles and practices

　　Advanced written and verbal communication skills and experience communicating and consulting with project executives, sponsors and stakeholders

　　Associate: Proficient in Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams and other related applications

　　Project Manager: Advanced in Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other related applications

　　Assets

　　Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)

　　Experience using Planview, Lean Kit and Azure ADO or related project scheduling tools

　　Salary Range

　　Associate Project Manager (Level 15)

　　Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $62,336 - $83,116.Project Manager (Level 17)

　　Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $81,012 - $108,017.Please note that we will consider candidates at the level 15 or level 17, depending on the candidate’s qualifications

　　Location

　　Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.

　　This role will be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa

　　Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

　　EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

　　EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

　　How to apply

　　Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. : Application deadline on www.edc.ca/careers : Feb 9, 2024, 8:59:00 PM Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. :

　　Req ID: 0004JZ