SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
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Context
The MCS team is partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the GoExpansion Project.
Missions/Main Duties
Lead the implementation and management of risk management services per the mission and goals of projects and programs from inception through to completion
Ensure that work is fully supported from a consulting standpoint in an integrated, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner
Finalize the budget and operating or delivery plan for the risk management services in consultation with the project or program team and client
Provide the final review and approval of the completed material planning to successfully deliver risk management services
Exercise authority in managing and owning the work and controlling the delivery of the project portfolio per project plans
Responsible for the overall direction of a large consulting team (may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources) leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegation of responsibilities
Design key goals to be met in risk management services including customer satisfaction, and team member performances
Define the success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
Interface between stakeholders at all levels of the engagement model
Review changes and interventions to ensure risk management service goals are achieved on the project or program
Facilitate various project focus or function meetings with a spotlight on service initiatives
Plan for and meet with stakeholders (including senior management and sponsors) to streamline transparent project communications
Direct the production of accurate and timely reporting of project or program status and performance throughout its life cycle
Control the delivery of and adherence to the operating or delivery plan scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, and KPIs on the project and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
Finalize and sign off on progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including team, client executives, and key stakeholders
Manage scope change negotiations
Evaluate project effectiveness on the project or program and identify areas for improvement
Set and interpret service expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members
Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset
Reinforce acceptable standards of workmanship through every stage of the project
Supervise and guide clear and focused staff performance objectives (including noncompany resources) to ensure excellence in results
Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences
Clarify internal quality control check and resolve quality issues for the project
Prepare procedures and work instructions and ensure that all program team members
Comply with the risk management plan, procedures, and requirements of the assigned scope of work
Develop risk breakdown structure aligned with project WBS and CBS
Prepare risk training materials and train the project team on the principles of risk
Stay abreast of market trends and implement process improvements or efficiencies
Lead and provide technical support to the management of risk through the facilitation of regular risk reviews
Evaluate risk registers at the project and program level, ensuring quality standards are met
Perform quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis using Risk Management software (e.g. Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Risk, etc.) and provide the interpretation of results (e.g. Distribution S Curve Graph, Sensitivity Analysis Tornado Chart and Deep Dive Schedule Logic)
Follow up with risk owners to ensure the mitigation actions are on track, including escalation where required
Review contractor progress reports and identify the risks impacting project cost and schedule and reflect them in the risk register
Work closely with scheduling to prepare a high-level schedule (or assess detailed schedules) to be used for quantitative schedule risk analysis and define the link between risks, duration uncertainties, and schedule activities
Liaise with cost to monitor project contingency utilization and alignment with cost risk exposures
Provide technical guidance and training to members of the team appropriate to their area of accountability
Guide reporting on inputs for project and program-level reporting
Profile/Skills
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Risk Management
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Holding recognized certifications including Risk Management Professional (RMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
