Location: London,Ontario,Canada

Project Manager- Rail Division
ZTR Control Systems currently has an opening for a Project Manager with the Rail Division. If you are highly motivated and seek a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to put your talents to the test, ZTR is the place for you. This is a workplace where ideas and innovation are welcomed.
Description
Responsibilities
Senior Project Management 80%
    Project planning, prioritization, scheduling, goal setting and executing the day-to-day management of our client and internal development projects.
    Main point of contact for both client and internal team members
    Manage, Lead and Mentor project teams
    Participate in methodology design, review and implementation with functional leaders
    Preparing project plans and documentation
    Identifying and acquiring the appropriate quantity and mix of resources required
    Ensuring management of critical dependencies, critical path and project deliverables and act as the point of escalation for project issues and risks
    Understanding the business and technical implementation choice points and facilitate decisions that drive optimal project outcomes
    Managing the technical and commercial constraints of the project
    Taking ownership and be accountable for the delivery of all projects to scope, schedule and budget
    Prepare and communicate project status, governance, updates to sales and clients, as required
    Develop technical application solutions to changing customer requirements
Account Management and Business Strategy 20%
    Participate in and Drive Business Plan Strategies and Tactics as a member of the senior management team
    Assist the Engineering, Business Development and Sales teams in drafting and issuing proposals, budgets and scheduling.
    Assist with Sales presentations and client visits.
    Resolving client day to day issues and keeping things on track for our clients with the support of ZTR’s teams.
    Responsible for the onboarding of new client programs
    Act a point person to customer issues, building strong customer relations.
Qualifications
    Technically proficient (i.e. Engineer, Technologist). Background in electrical, computer engineering would be an asset
    Minimum 5 years experience
    Experience with Project Management. PMP Certification is an asset
    Proven leadership skills – positive attitude, persuasive, innovative, encouraging and motivating
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and manage strong team dynamics and work with complex cross-functional teams
    Proven ability to drive project to successful completion, as well as the ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
    Strong customer management skills
    Exceptionally self-motivated, directed and detail-oriented
    Ability to read and understand engineering documents and contracts
    Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and scheduling software
    Ability to perform presentations to clients
    Occasional travel required
Please submit your cover letter and resume along with your salary expectations.
Company: ZTR Control Systems
Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Posted: 20-10-2014
Salary: Unspecified
How to apply?

Contact: mgardner@ztr.com

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