ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

　　Black & McDonald's Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

　　The Program Manager is located in Bowmanville and typically reports directly to the Project Director. The Program Manager will have the authority, responsibility and accountability for the execution of nuclear projects within their portfolio from initiation to close-out/implementation. Working with the Project Director and other Program Managers, they will manage the optimal resource mix for the delivery of the projects, and control schedule activities to achieve Black & McDonald's Power Generation Region (PGR) operational and financial goals, while responding to constraints imposed by customers, strategic objectives, or other external factors. Develop, implement, and improve a thorough project portfolio review process that monitors risks, % of completion (CPI, SPI), risks & opportunities, and major financial KPIs.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Monitor portfolio status to ensure all critical functions ((i.e., planning, design, engineering, construction, contracting, procurement etc.) are integrated and consistent with the customer needs and PGR commitments

　　Actively mentor their Project Management team by upholding and reinforcing good project management practices with an emphasis on Nuclear Safety, Human Performance, Cost and Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Identification and Management

　　Manage and monitor the work and performance of the Project Management team, to include coaching, mentoring and performance management, and is accountable for the quality of their work

　　Promote a work environment that is characterized by teamwork, transparency and integrity and encourages the team to implement continuous performance improvement principles in their daily work

　　Ensure that the Project Team integrates cost and schedule risk management with techniques for developing contingency and risk response plans

　　Interface regularly with key internal and external customers, stakeholders, suppliers, etc. throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that execution of work is aligned with commitments and expectations

　　Address customers' concerns promptly and professionally emphasizing a teamwork approach while protecting the interest of the business

　　Frequently review projects with the assigned Integrated Project Team to ensure projects are executed on time and within the authorized funding provided. Where required, recommends corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and costs

　　Provide assistance to Project Managers and/or decision-making authority for controversial/high-profile projects

　　Evaluate workload projections and staffing requirements to ensure compliance with portfolio budget, deadlines and commitments

　　Manage conflict, listen and respond appropriately to concerns.

　　Develop strategic solutions that become process improvements. pParticipate in the decision making process that affects long/short-range course of action for the PGR Project portfolio

　　Actively participate and/or assign a subject matter expert to participate in the initial assessment/estimate of work that constitutes the subject of a Request for Proposal/Quote (RFP/Q)

　　Define project objectives and develop the project delivery model, including procurement and contracting strategies

　　Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and clearly defined accountability prior to starting/planning the project

　　Review new projects to ensure clarity of scope, requirements, history with Customer and skill-based fit, prior to assigning Project Management resources. Communicates resource assignments to stakeholders in a timely manner

　　Review deliverables and timelines with the team to validate feasibility

　　Review/evaluate projects to ensure all critical processes (i.e., Nuclear Safety, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, etc) are addressed in a comprehensive and efficient manner, and that a clear path forward is agreed upon by all stakeholders

　　Prepare portfolio status reports and/or other reports as required by the business

　　Review and analyse risk sensitivities within each project, as the basis for determining confidence levels across the portfolio

　　Actively participate in meetings with customers, subcontractors and/or suppliers to resolve schedule/cost issues, reinforce accountability and the “who, what, by when” approach

　　Assess overall portfolio to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the organization

　　COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Customer Focus

　　Coaches and Develops

　　Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Science, Project Management or Business Administration or related disciplineWORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　5-10 years of project management experience for nuclear power plant industry or related construction/industrial projects in an EPC environment

　　Mature knowledge of contract management and project management principles throughout the project lifecycle. Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or demonstrated familiarity with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) considered an asset

　　Relevant experience in project development and planning

　　Experience effectively management projects of high risk and complexity

　　Experience overseeing multiple project management teams

　　SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Strong leadership, communication, organization, and analytical skills

　　Articulate communicator (both oral and written) able to interact/communicate with diverse audiences

　　Critical thinking, problem-solving approach and the ability to create clarity for others while working in a context that may be ambiguous or uncertain

　　Highly developed negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to relentlessly pursue completion of tasks and milestones with a sense of ownership and accountability

　　The incumbent must be a proven team player with a dynamic and competent motivational manner (e.g., highly self-motivated and motivating of others)

　　Able to build effective relationships, engage internal and external stakeholders and work effectively under pressure, handle change quickly and deal with competing priorities

　　Engage and enable talent by modelling leadership and diversity; and continually improve by leading innovation and creativity and cultivating learning and growth

　　Demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviour, and self-awareness

　　WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

　　Optional hybrid work model

　　Company paid health and dental benefits

　　Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives

　　Team building events

　　Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program

　　Opportunity for ongoing professional development

　　Rewards and recognition

　　Scholarship Program for employee dependents

　　APPLICATION PROCESS

　　Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

　　If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.