Description
The Opportunity
Works directly with the senior leadership group to drive project management discipline on all initiatives. The successful candidate will also develop new programs to drive business transformation and efficiency.
The Role
- This is a fully remote position and can be based anywhere in Canada
- Create a Project Management Office (PMO) foundation for strong and disciplined Project Management within the organization's project teams to ensure consistent delivery of projects
- Develop and introduce project management best practices to the organization to support effective delivery of strategic projects
- Provide oversight on the project delivery of all strategic projects
- Provide leadership and directional oversight for the efficient and effective delivery of all business excellence and transformation initiatives
- Lead, coach and support the project management and business transformation teams to achieve annual goals and objectives
- Build strategies and plans on how to drive transformational change within the Wajax organization
The Candidate
Education: University Degree (Business, Engineering or Information Systems); PMP designation
Work Experience: 10-15 years
Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software. Good understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and other Cloud based services; IT security systems. Bi-lingual an asset.
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Company matched pension plan
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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