Innovation Project Manager

Job Brief

Assist in the planning, executing, and delivery of strategic projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications.

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada – a division of Graybar Electric US – is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune 500 company.

Graybar operates over 30 branches across Canada. As one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently seeking an Innovation Project Manager to join our Head Office, Nova Scotia.

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Computer Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program
• Scholarship Program for Employee’s Children

Position Summary:

The Digital Project Manager will assist in the planning, executing, and delivery of digital projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. The Digital Project Manager will help define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and support the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project requirements, effective quality control, and clear communication of expectations to stakeholders and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks that must be performed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create business plans for projects working with other key stakeholders
• Act as primary point on contact to plan all technical project timelines, milestones, and requirements using the appropriate software tools and/or methods
• Establish project organization structure, roles, responsibilities, communication, and risk management
• Assign project resources, task owners and subject matter experts as needed to ensure accurate planning and execution of tasks and processes
• Coordinate with third party consultants
• Coordinate project life cycle, from the initial planning, bidding, operations, up to project completion
• Appropriately track project progress, track all project costs and payments to ensure completion within budget
• Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders to stay informed of project timelines, needs, challenges, and resource constraints
• Analyze project outcomes for future improvements
• Any other duties as required

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• PMP, PgMP, Six Sigma certification (or similar) preferred, or in process
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle, especially with regard to planning and initiation, deliver, testing and problem resolution
• Secondary education in business, accounting, or finance
• Ability to work as part of a cross functional team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional attitude, punctual, assertive and personable
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to respond in pressure situations with a calm demeanor and high sense of urgency
• Utilizes strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Outlook)

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

NO PHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES PLEASE.

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