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Reporting to the Project Management Expertise Manager, the incumbent supports and advises management in project management matters. He/she designs, develops and proposes to management the appropriate strategies for setting up a methodological reference framework for project management in line with international standards. He/she researches, recommends and implements best practices in project management.

• Develops and implements project, program and portfolio management methodologies for GMA, and ensures quality control of project management deliverables throughout the project life cycle;
• Makes recommendations, supports and advises project teams to consolidate, standardize and ensure the smooth running of the project management office by developing and optimizing project and portfolio management processes;
• Participates in the redesign of project governance processes for the Asset Management and Modernization (AMM) Executive Division, in collaboration with Project Portfolio Management.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of project and portfolio management processes, performance indicators and tools, and suggests improvements;
• Designs frameworks and mechanisms for the implementation and application of the Project Management Framework for PPM, including risk management and change management;
• Implements initiatives to promote skills development and knowledge sharing, such as a project management community of practice, a coaching and mentoring program, etc.

Education: A bachelor's degree in administration or an appropriate discipline.

Years of experience: Minimum 8 years' relevant experience (i.e. in developing and supervising project management practices (implementation of methodologies, processes, project management tools)). 

Technical competencies:

• Experience in coaching, training or consultancy roles or equivalent experience;
• Very good knowledge of project management concepts and standards, including those of the Project Management Institute (PMI);
• Very good understanding and knowledge of construction projects.

Personal and soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills in French;
• Influential leadership to guide and motivate the team towards success;
• Ability to work as a team to achieve common goals.

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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.