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Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office

Pacific National Exhibition • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 4d ago

Job Description: Who we are... Why join our Team?

Exhilarating and fun-loving culture
Flexible work environment
Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more
Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food Stands
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!
Conduct independent project management duties for large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects.
Lead the development and management of the PNE multi-year capital plan and annual capital program.
Lead all aspects of a project, from project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring to closing.
Create and prepare templates using MS Projects, suites of MS Office, Teams, SharePoint and online PM tools.
Participate in confidential planning that have operational and financial implications to the PNE.
Track critical project milestones and follow-up with accountable stakeholders to ensure outcomes are delivered.
Highlight potential risks and issues and make recommendations to the Project Sponsor and/or executive stakeholders.
Create and present project-related content to project stakeholders and senior executives.
Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules.
Organize and lead meetings with project team, stakeholders and vendors and manage actions arising from them.
Lead in the coordination of various meetings including preparing agendas and confidential meeting minutes.
Lead in developing RFPs and contract management activities.
Develop reports and presentations to executive-level stakeholder groups including the PNE Executive Team, PNE Board, Vancouver City Council and the Vancouver Parks Board
Archive projects with closing and lesson sharing
Lead project activities and deliverables as planned and assigned
Supervise and engage contractors, vendors and other external stakeholders in all stages of project life cycle
Lead PNE Masterplan projects in alignment of PNE's corporate priorities, capital plan and long-term vision
Supervise junior project management staff as assigned

What else?

Must have a university degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, project management or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably working on capital construction and facilities projects.
Two years supervisory experience and experience of working with diverse internal stakeholders to influence change and foster teamwork and collaboration is desired
Professional designation is a strong asset
Familiarity with building codes, by-laws and LEED standards
Fluent use of MS Project and other project management software/systems is required.
Formal training in project management methodologies, preferably consistent with those provided by PMI (Project Management Institute) preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of facilities management and building systems is a strong asset.
Project Management experience of capital projects in excess of $10M is an asset
Knowledge of the municipal government process and capital construction projects is an asset.
Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and standards
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality and timely results under tight deadlines.
Ability to write effectively, organize and maintain project documentation, prepare status reports and summaries.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, including preparing and delivering presentations.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, take decisions or make recommendations based upon thorough analysis of facts.
Ability to focus on detail, while maintaining a balanced high-level view of an assignment
Ability to manage change and assist others with adapting to change.
Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.