Senior Project Manager

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10765
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance
Salary Information: $150,441.20 - $187,951.40
Pay Scale Group: 13SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: January 27, 2025
Last Day to Apply: February 4, 2025
Reports to: Head - Vehicle Maintenanace

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team!

What You Will Do

• Reporting to the Head of Vehicle Maintenance, you will be responsible for oversight of project management maturity, including the development and implementation of audit and assurance review action plans.
• You will be responsible for Managing 4 to 6 project management teams consisting of Project and Program Managers with integrated TTC and consultant project teams, as well as any assigned projects. These teams will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and management of multi-year, multi-discipline capital projects, programs and portfolios from inception, planning, design, procurement and production through safety certification, commissioning, and to project close-out. Projects may include transit vehicle and associated infrastructure overhauls, special projects, and new procurements.
• You will assist the Head of Vehicle Maintenance in the development of appropriate budget for the Streetcar Maintenance Department.
• You will liaise with senior TTC staff, elected officials and senior governmental and third-party staff to ensure their requirements are addressed.
• You will oversee implementation of audit and assurance review action plans.
• You will create, maintain and constantly attempt to improve project development and implementation processes. Additionally, implement procedures to ensure successful execution of projects and programs.
• You will direct and manage assigned Project Managers in the development of capital budget and delivery of capital projects to meet the TTC's requirements.
• You will ensure timely reporting of financial and performance results, including any significant cost, security, safety, human resources or project management issues to the Department Head, Project Sponsors, or other Senior Managers as appropriate.
• You will ensure accountability at project management levels, development of technical and supervisory competence and applicable succession planning through internal development and promotion, or external hiring as required.
• You will manage various project business activities within budget allocations and in the best interest of the TTC.
• You will plan, direct, manage, and monitor the work of and delegating responsibility for the Project Management Section in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• You will ensure assigned projects are managed and built to the TTC's design standards and meet the requirements of the client group by monitoring and directing, as necessary, the design review, construction and certification processes.
• You will also manage the approval process for changes in contract specifications and conditions.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Apply analytical skills
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Manage projects
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Manage human resources

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Your educational background will consist of a University Degree in a relevant discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent, combined with extensive progressive experience in the areas of general project management and engineering management of transit vehicles and/or large multi-discipline projects.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an asset.
• You must possess a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or be eligible to achieve PMP certification.
• Additionally, Certification as a Professional Engineer or a similar professional designation in the Province of Ontario is also an asset.
• Your application will reveal comprehensive knowledge of project management and engineering principles and practices.
• Your application will reveal an understanding of vehicle asset management planning and principles, engineering and configuration change management, quality assurance and control standards, life cycle management, costing, and knowledge of data collection, validation, analysis and uses.
• Your application must reveal demonstrated experience in formulating project goals and objectives, and associated budgets both at high level and in detail.
• You must possess sound judgement; highly developed management, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You must have demonstrated ability to manage diverse areas of responsibility with due regard for quality, quantity, effectiveness and deadlines.
• You must have the ability to effectively motivate staff (including consultants) to ensure that established project goals and objectives are achieved.
• You must be capable of resolving complex problems effectively, providing accurate and timely results.
• Your application must reveal working knowledge of computers, and computer-based techniques and applications related to the work is essential.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

This position is designated as designated executive under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.