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Project Manager

  • Location

    Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Temp

  • Salary high:

    0

  • Salary low:

    0

  • Job ref:

    JO-2001-12818

  • Published:

    about 4 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2020-01-21

Horizon Recruitment Inc. has partnered with a large public sector organization to identify an Project Manager to work within the Supply Chain department on a 12 month contract position. This role requires a candidate with strong project management experience and someone able to manage a portfolio of small projects. You will manage extensive communications with internal and external customers in a very high volume and complex environment.

The Job:

  • Administer and lead all aspects of project operations including weekly management reporting, project budgets and controls.
  • Develop project charter, plans and objectives to ensure success of each project.
  • Advise and guide internal stakeholders on project barriers and make recommendations to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
  • Quickly assimilate market and supply chain knowledge related to complex medical procurement and supply chain issues.
  • Operate as an internal focal point for project activities generating and maintaining internal stakeholder approval and buy-in.
  • Providing project support and guidance to project staff as appropriate.
  • Support Project Director as required and directed.

The Candidate:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Project Coordinator within a large and complex organisation.
  • Good academic record with a Degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Supply Chain).
  • Post grad qualifications such as PMP, Prince 2 or a MBA are considered an asset.
  • Project/change management experience within a unionized environment
  • Experience managing complex project budgets and assigning costs and project savings to relevant departments
  • Experience working with Engineering / Consulting firms an asset
  • Must have a pragmatic and diplomatic approach to managing people and projects.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.

 

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered***

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.