Project Manager

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics to join our Global Materials Management & Logistics team. This role is an on-site role located in Calgary.Reporting to the Manager of Materials & Logistics, the Project Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics will be responsible to manage assigned projects and lead cross functional teams to ensure the on-time delivery of the project scope within the project budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing the Project Plan for assigned Projects for Global Materials Management and getting consensus on Project Scope from Stakeholders.
• Identifying the Project Stakeholders and establishing Stakeholder Engagement plan.
• Identifying the Resource requirements for Projects and managing the Resource planning process for assigned Projects.
• Work closely with project leads to establish workflows, schedules, milestones, and deadlines and ensure they are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
• Prepare a Cost baseline for the Project in coordination with the Stakeholders including Contingency reserves and reporting Actuals vs Budgeted costs for each Project.
• Identifying risks and updating risk avoidance / risk mitigation plans in consultation with Stakeholders on the Risk Register.
• Updating the Issue Log for any impediments identified and managing Scope creep through the Change Management process.
• Monitoring Project milestones and providing regular updates to the management as per the agreed Communication Plan.
• Preparing and communicating the Lessons Learned for each Project at Project Completion.
• Business Reporting
• Weekly / monthly updates on all key aspect of responsibilities defined above.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a Project management role with a strong background in inventory management, logistics, distribution, order management and within a commercial/industrial setting Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, Engineering or aerospace related degree, or equivalent experience. 
• CSCP / CLTD / SCMP / PMP / Agile / Six Sigma Certification would be a plus.
• Proficiency with the IFS, SAP, JDE, or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Experience in Lean/ISO9000 environment
• Experience with value stream mapping, technical writing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, demanding and deadline-driven environment
• Effective and efficient stakeholder management, with proven influencing skills within large organizations
• Experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment is a benefit

Skills

• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively, and respectfully to achieve objectives.
• Excellent coordination skills and demonstrated efficiency in prioritizing and providing support to multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiating and influencing skills to resolve complex issues with stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
• Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Strong prioritization skills, and balancing multiple priorities
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including MS PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to work in a highly technical environment