Systems Manager

Internal Title - Project Management IV

• Manage and implement the assigned projects from inception through to completion
• Lead significant parts of the Line Wide Systems works primarily focused on the fit out the new tunnels and emergency access buildings on a Subway Extension project
• Manage a team of client staff, consultants and contractors to deliver the Testing and Commissioning workstream
• Drive integration of systems across the project, and coordinate with the Testing and Commissioning teams
• Ensure the Contractor’s Systems Works processes are aligned with system assurance, operational readiness, and safety case requirements
• Work closely with the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) to review safety-related test results and certification readiness
• Ensure the Contractor’s schedule is properly phased with construction completion and system installation
• Manage stakeholders and the Contractors tunnel fit out works
• Oversee ongoing quality control, participate in quality issue resolution, and manage internal quality control checks for the project
• Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle

Working Conditions

Office-based

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Licenses OR Certifications

• Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in delivering Systems large scale rapid transit projects including ideally tunnel fit out experience
• Project management experience on large scale rapid transit projects
• Experience working with a large team of technical professionals and large-scale contractors
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Systems works related to rapid transit projects
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders
• Effectively leads multi-resource Project Management teams, including municipalities and third‐party utility provider
• Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
• Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Project Management software
• Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
• Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
• Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Proven success in providing on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones