Project Management Lead

Project Management Lead - ( 240001Q6 )

**Description**

**About the role**

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for the next step in your career? The Victoria Community Development Business Unit are currently seeking a **Project Management Lead** (PML) to help grow the commercial acumen and delivery capabilities of Project Managers (PMs) within the Community Development Business Unit to successfully deliver projects for clients and contribute to the long-term profitability of the Business.

The position can be based out of our **Melbourne, Geelong or the Ballarat offices**. You will support the Project Management Commercial Leader (PMCL) in management and governance of an allocated portfolio of projects which could be by client, sector or by project manager. This will include assisting to maintain compliance with the Project Management Framework (PMF) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, regularly monitoring and reporting on the commercial, quality and risk position of all projects in their assigned area. You will also work directly with the PMs to achieve effective and timely solutions.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Overseeing project delivery within the business unit to ensure projects are delivered in line with the Stantec PM Framework to meet client requirements,
- Conducting regular project review meetings with project managers and project controls personnel to monitor project-level performance, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management in support of program or BC-level reporting and management.
- Conducting monthly project management review process including PM completion of estimate to complete, estimate at completion (EAC), and revenue recognition, and approval of EACs in accordance with Stantec's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
- Supporting the business leaders in review and approval of proposal and project scopes, schedules, budgets; review and approve project/ execution plans-ensuring plans are fit-for-purpose and BC approvals are in place.
- Supporting the business leaders in the project-centric components of day-to-day operation of the business centre or region, including project delivery performance, go/no-go decisions, pricing strategies, risk management, change management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting within your assigned area.
- Supporting Campaign and Proposal staff to identify project opportunities and prepare proposal material with a focus on Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF) practices, ensuring client requirements, scope/deliverables, risk, technical and commercial needs are achievable.

**Qualifications**

**To be successful for this role you'll need**:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or comparable technical, business or professional degree with a minimum of 7 year’s relevant project management and delivery experience
- Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule and budget and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
- Strong understanding of scheduling concepts and program.
- Conflict management and negotiation skills to resolve contractual disputes.
- Initiative to identify and flag opportunities and risks to achieve business objectives.
- Strong soft skills enabling you to work and communicate with Project Managers, as well as leveraging the influence of Business Leads, Group Leads and Team Leads to achieve good project outcomes.

**About Stantec**

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

**What we offer**

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
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