Assistant Change Manager (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

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Assistant Change Manager (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) - (PRJMG21.6)

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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Assistant Change Manager (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Administration, Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Technical Advisory

Job Type

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

(Internal Role: Project Management II)

Conduct a review of the existing Change Management processes and procedures to develop and implement a program-wide process for the management of changes under the program, including systems and tools used in managing and reporting changes under the Contracts, and assurances on compliance with the client's policies 

Responsible for the implementation and running of the Program Change Impact Assessment Process working on collaboration with the Program Corridor Team. Ensuring that Program level changes are discharged in accordance with the policies, procedures, budgets, and requirements of the Contracts consistently across the projects 

Support the development and management of a training plan for the various Stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance with the updated Change Management Processes and Procedures, including capturing and addressing lessons learned

Support the development and management of reporting metrics and KPIs to monitor Change Management across the programs, including impacts on Program and Project budgets and reserves as required from Program Controls, adherence to policies, processes, and risk ownership under the contracts, and timely review and discharge of changes and variances

Support stakeholder engagement in reviewing and developing updated Change Management Procedures incorporating and addressing stakeholder issues and requirements at a program level

Execute and manage the assigned project or project elements from inception through to completion

Establish new project plans in consultation with stakeholders, including clients

Assign the human and material resources required to complete the project successfully 

Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work and budgets

Authorize work management and project delivery control per the project plan

Monitor project staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines 

Review and ensure adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans

Supervise, track, and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate

Evaluate project effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff

Working Conditions 

Office-based 

Qualifications Required

Experience: 

Minimum of 8 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: 

Demonstrated experience in commercial management or change management on large capital infrastructure programs 

Understanding of Program and Project Controls processes 

Understanding of program governance framework including policy, procedure, and contract compliance 

Experience in training project teams on updated processes, procedures, and best practices

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 

Proficient in Project Management software 

Thorough understanding of prevailing Project Management methods

Expert knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

Strong ability to identify and minimize risks in advance

Capability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities

Detailed experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-disciplinary project teams

Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension 

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

Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – [email protected]

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Why choose a career with Comtech?

From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.

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