Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Sr. Project Manager, COM
Accenture
Toronto, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on October 2nd, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
- (Internal title: Project Management IV)
- Manage and implement the assigned projects from inception through to completion
- Develop new project or program plans and expectations in consultation with and delegating deliverables to stakeholders, including clients
- Determine and manage the human and material resources required to complete assigned projects successfully
- Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work and budgets
- Exercise authority in managing the work and control the delivery of the projects per project plans
- Review and ensure adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget
- Identify risks and entrench mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Monitor and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
- Evaluate the project's effectiveness by consulting with clients and other stakeholders
- Establish and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including the project team, client executives, key stakeholders, and Operations
- Lead scope change negotiations
- Oversee ongoing quality control, participate in quality issue resolution, and manage internal quality control checks for the project
- Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
- Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects, including substations, overhead and underground transmission lines, and distribution networks
- Identify and pursue opportunities for additional business with the client, including upselling services and expanding project scopes
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, presentations, and strategies to secure new business opportunities
- Provide insights into market trends and client needs to inform business development strategies and enhance service offerings
- Ensure compliance with utility regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements in all project phases
- Collaborate with utility companies, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to align project goals with industry standards and client expectations
- Manage the integration of renewable energy sources into T&D systems, ensuring grid stability and reliability
- Oversee the implementation of advanced technologies, such as smart grids, SCADA systems, and energy storage solutions, to enhance operational efficiency
- Conduct risk assessments specific to T&D projects, including grid reliability, load forecasting, and system resilience
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams specializing in T&D infrastructure
- Working Conditions
- Office-based (hybrid)
- Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management with at least 5 years in Transmission & Distribution or Utilities projects
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management with at least 5 years in Transmission & Distribution or Utilities projects
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset
- Skills and Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of Transmission & Distribution systems, including design, construction, and maintenance
- Proven ability to identify and capitalize on business development opportunities within the Utilities and T&D sectors
- Experience in developing and delivering client-focused proposals and presentations to secure new business
- Familiarity with utility industry standards, such as IEEE, NERC, and FERC regulations
- Expertise in grid modernization initiatives, including renewable energy integration and energy efficiency programs
- Strong understanding of power system planning, load flow analysis, and fault analysis
- Ability to manage large-scale capital projects in the Utilities sector, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional teams in a Utilities environment
- Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
- Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Project Management software
- Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
- Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
- Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
- Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
- Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Effectively leads multi-resource Project Management teams
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
- Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
- Proven success in providing on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
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