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Job title : Director, Project Management

Job family : Project & Site Management

Business area : Hydropower

Contract location : Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type : Location Flexible

Contract type : Permanent

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Summary of the role

The Project Management Director is ultimately responsible for the proper completion of the Hydro project portfolio under his / her supervision, completed on schedule, on budget and to customer’s satisfaction. With his / her team, these responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Manage and coach a team of Project Managers and System Engineers.
• Perform workload forecasts to allocate Project resources efficiently across the project portfolio.
• Organize and monitor interconnected projects to achieve strategic objectives.
• Structure the launch of new projects, set financial objectives, and define operating strategies with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate activities across different projects to ensure they are aligned and contribute to the overall business goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the portfolio, as well as perform opportunity evaluations taking into account the entire portfolio.
• Engage with department / functional managers to ensure alignment, coordinate priority activities, and resolve critical issues across the different functions based on overall portfolio view.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management.
• Lead commercial negotiations on larger claims.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program outcomes and implementing lessons learned to enhance future performance.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

What do we offer

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

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