NorthwesTel
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Manager with direction from Broadband Program and Project Managers and the Program Sponsor, this position is accountable for effectively managing materials required for multiple projects ensuring client satisfaction, to ensure completion of project deliverables on budget and within schedule. Responsibilities include participating in cross-functional project teams, defining and documenting requirements, issue resolution, effective material allocation, establishing and managing materials to meet the project schedules and budgets.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop material plans, schedules and, objectives based on direction provided by the Program team or Project Team as determined by project planning and day to day work activities.
Ensure material deliverables meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
Create and manage alliances with all project stakeholders.
Identify and resolve material issues and manage all aspects of the material required for the successful completion of the projects.
Manage and administer material budget and expenses.
Develop or provide input into business cases for follow-on projects and on-going business processes, for items outside the project scope but which are related to the project.
Implement material project tracking mechanisms and status reporting to project sponsors and senior management.
Perform risk assessment analysis and develop risk mitigation plans associated with materials for projects.
Ensure projects are conducted using quality principles and appropriate project management methodologies.
Advise clients on the impact of proposed business changes on material plans and status.
Drive the material requirements gathering process, document the results, and recommend innovative options and solutions to stakeholders.
Manage project development, testing, and implementation activities, as required.
Manage, co-ordinate and organize cross-departmental project teams for material planning, ordering and delivery as well as returns. Participate and co-operatively work with project team and department team members by clearly defining the roles for all stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and steering committees.
Develop procedures for communicating material status, and issue management resolution & escalation.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
BA or BS in Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.
Minimum of one-year project management experience including leading cross-departmental project teams.
Knowledge of relevant programming standards and best practices.
Strong communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
Proficiency with project management software, specifically SAP.
Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification would be an asset.
Telecommunications experience would be an asset.
As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.
As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.
Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Candidates must clearly indicate on their application if they are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if they wish to receive hiring preference.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Experience
Required
10 years: Understand the material management processes, including ordering, shipping and resolving material issues
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