Job Title : Consulting: Senior Project Leader, Technology Advisory
Position ID 967BR
Line of Service Consulting & Deals
Job Type Full-time
Location: Ottawa
Deadline:04/09/ 2013
Job Description:
Our Consulting & Deals practice is growing and we’re looking for people who are eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 180, 000 people in 158 countries.
Consulting & Deals:
In our Consulting & Deals (C&D) practice, you’ll work with people who have a broad range of skills and expertise. It’s a great way to learn on the job and build on a variety of business skills that will serve you throughout your career. You’ll work with people who have deep subject matter expertise across a variety of industries, including: financial services; technology and communications; mining and energy; as well as within the public sector. Working with our professionals means you’ll get the coaching and training you need to develop your career.
Senior Project Leader/Project Executive
The Opportunity:
The Technology Advisory practice provides a suite of services which help clients manage their IT expenditures through the lifecycle from planning through operation. We are currently looking for a Director, in Ottawa, who will be expected to lead multiple Technology Consulting engagements within Canada. Leading blended teams of Technology professionals, you will contribute well developed Project and Program Management skills and strong business acumen.
You will be expected to manage your staff effectively, motivating them to multi-task on several concurrent projects, and perform under tight deadlines. In addition to the engagements which you personally develop, you will be expected to manage a mixture of ongoing assignments including the following:
• IT project management and risk assessment;
• IT strategy and transformation;
• 10+ years of consulting and Project Management experience delivering projects for the Canadian Federal Government
Responsibilities
Responsibilities could include but are not limited to:
Manage several Project Managers, each responsible for an element of the project and its associated project team.
Manage the project during the development, implementation and operations start-up by ensuring that resources are made available and that the project is developed and is fully operational within previously agreed time, cost and performance parameters.
Formulate statements of problems; establish procedures for the development and implementation of significant, new or modified project elements to solve these problems, and obtain approval thereof.
Define and document the objectives for the project; determine budgetary requirements, the composition, roles and responsibilities and terms of reference for the project team.
Report progress of the project on an ongoing basis and at scheduled points in the life cycle.
Meet in conference with stakeholders and other project managers and states problems in a form capable of being solved.
Meet with other organizational executives to ensure all organizational (internal and external) stakeholders are committed and moving forward on project and organizational goals.
Resolve issues related to the project.
Prepare plans, charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing or displaying problems; work with a variety of project management tools.
Obtain Project sign-off.
Requirements:
Employment is conditional upon you successfully obtaining Federal Government security clearance at the Secret level.
Professional Project Manager (PMP/PMI) designation.
10+ years progressive Consulting experience, of which 5 years have been at a senior level managing projects.
Experience assessing and synthesizing a broad range of information related to complex projects issues/risks, and conceptualizing approaches and strategies that maximize opportunities for project success in a minimum of three (3) business transformation projects with IT components.
Experience in business transformation projects with IT components aimed at improving integration and coordination across multiple sectors or departments.
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the last fifteen (15) years as a Project Manager or Project Executive.
Experience with projects of a similar scope (e.g. designing, leading and communicating portfolio management and project programs related to large or complex business transformation projects with an IT component).
Experience in communicating with and making recommendations to Federal or Provincial government department senior personnel: Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM or equivalent), or Deputy Minister (DM or equivalent).
Experience in the role of a Strategic Advisor on cross-governmental projects, projects that cross multiple levels of government, or projects with international reach involving business or organizational transformation within the last 15 years.
Experienced as a Senior Executive charged with the responsibility of managing the business change associated with major crown projects or projects of significant value ($10M plus).
Holds a degree from a recognized post-secondary institute.
Ability to diagnose opportunities with clients and propose solutions that meet the client’s needs.
Immediate credibility with senior management through personal presence, demeanour and comfort at senior management levels.
Strong understanding of Software Projects and experience with ERP solutions including custom packages and operating systems/interfaces.
Clear, articulate and confident written and verbal communication skills; tailors presentation style to suit the needs of the audience; sound report writing skills.
The position is based in Ottawa, although candidates need to be receptive to travel.
Behavioural Competencies:
Be able to demonstrate through examples that you can:
Build and sustain relationships
Be passionate about client service
Be curious; learn, share and innovate
Lead and contribute to team success
Communicate with impact and empathy
Develop yourself and others through coaching
Demonstrate courage and integrity
Acquire and apply commercial and technical expertise
Manage projects and economics
Be open minded, agile with change and practical
Why Work for PwC
As a PwC employee, you can:
Be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace environment, where you are valued for the unique contribution you bring
Participate in our world-class training programs as you work towards achieving your CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CISA or other designations
Diversify your client experience by working directly with leading-edge public and private clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries
Participate in our community, environmental and sustainability activities
Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits, including our fitness allowance and wellness programs, which help you find better flexibility with work and other parts of your life
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