About the role

Senior Project Manager managing project design and implementation at IESO. Driving grid reliability and efficiency through teamwork in Ontario's dynamic energy sector.

Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager to deliver strategic insights and execute complex project tasks related to the Enabling Resources Program.
Demonstrates leadership and influencing skills to accomplish project objectives in a matrix reporting environment.
Enforces change management discipline on project scope, time and cost changes.
Manages the ERP budget to avoid deviations and recommends corrective actions.
Negotiates and secures approval of necessary project resources.
Plans, acquires and engages external services through the IESO procurement process to resource and support program delivery.
Ensures vendor resources are managed to the statement of work and project objectives.
Monitors and ensures effective and efficient use of the IESO control mechanisms such that major project decisions, such as solution design and scope changes, are approved by project sponsors and senior management.
Tracks project metrics and creates project dashboards for senior management.
Promotes a project management best practice culture at all levels, ensuring a communication plan is developed and executed considering all project stakeholders and their needs.

Requires knowledge encompassing the technical fields; relevant to the areas of computer science, engineering, technical service delivery, risk management, and customer service.
Requires strong knowledge of project management; theory, principles, and practices including the Project Management Institute best practices.
Requires knowledge of Business and IT business methods, procedures and organization structures.
Requires excellent facilitation and communications (written and oral) skills to prepare accurate, concise, and clear correspondence, procedures, guidelines, and reports.
PMP certification is required.
Lead complex, enterprise-wide projects through all phases of the project management lifecycle, applying PMI standards and best practices.
Deliver projects using Waterfall and Agile/SCRUM methodologies, setting realistic goals and strategies to achieve business objectives.
Develop and gain approval for business cases, define scope and success factors, and manage risks, issues, and contingency plans.
Collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders, including senior executives and the Board, to ensure alignment and effective decision-making.

Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.