In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable
operations, the Regulatory Affairs, Bruce C department is currently hiring for a Program Manager, Projects to support our exciting Bruce C Project (Impact Assessment).
This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.
The Regulatory Affairs Bruce C department is accountable for regulatory interactions with respect to the Bruce C new nuclear development, including the execution of the Impact Assessment and Licence to Prepare Site process. The Regulatory Affairs Bruce C team will work in close collaboration with the Bruce C new Build team to support overall Bruce C pre-planning activities.
The Program Manager, Projects is instrumental in the execution of the impact
assessment, the individual would be responsible to lead a multidisciplinary team and provide oversight on the execution of the project, managing internal and external resources, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
Specific Accountabilities:
Program/Project Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Directs the efforts of Project Managers and/or integrated project team members
in the delivery of their assigned missions and holds such accountability for the
entire program
Maintains compliance with four pillars of nuclear safety (Reactor, Industrial,
Radiological, and Environmental) and upholds Bruce Power's Safety First - Our
Number One Value
Ensures scope, design basis and project/program objectives are defined, best practices/lessons learned reviewed and incorporated into schedules, budgets, specific project procedures and plans are established
Accountable to inform senior management of issues, risks, threats, and opportunities to the performance of the program/project. They are also accountable to provide analysis of options, recommendations and recovery plans
Evaluates project/program status against established milestones and objectives by analyzing information presented. Measures performance, and takes the necessary corrective actions to maintain commitments
Supports the Project Managers and their teams in resolving challenges affecting the successful execution of work. Listens and responds appropriately to concerns, developing solutions that become process improvements
Reviews project/program deliverables, validates adherence, and recommends their passage to the next phase of the program lifecycle using established processes for making major decisions for projects/programs
Interfaces regularly with the customer and stakeholders throughout the project/program lifecycle in order to ensure execution is in line with commitments and expectations
Provide oversight and management of vendor performance, including safety, cost, schedule, quality etc.
Participates in Project Delivery Organizations or Company decisions affecting long- and short-range courses of action for assigned programs
Integration and Alignment with other Departments and Bruce Power Divisions
Works with other senior managers to set overall strategy and objectives for the programs/projects
Reviews and ensures quality of the project and program Risk Registers and Mitigation/Avoidance Plans
Supports the development of and adherence to the Program Management Plan to manage and execute projects. Utilizes the tools provided to manage the program through key metrics such as Earned Value Management
Anticipates problems and proactively consults with other managers in identifying issues that may hinder the success of a program/project. Develops strategies and presents solutions to affected groups for concurrence
Builds strong cross-functional work relationships with other Bruce Power departments to continuously improve performance and to remove emergent challenges that may prevent the achievement of a key project milestone
Represents the company in matters of program and project delivery as required at meetings, briefings, conferences, with external authorities as requested
Develops and delivers written reports and formal presentations to the customer, stakeholders and regulators, on relevant matters specific to the program/projects and offers thoughtful responses to questions and concerns
Planning & Staff Leadership
Evaluates workload projections and staffing requirements specific to program/project needs
Effectively manages resources to meet the program requirements and sets priorities if required
Ensures consistency across their program of projects, reflective of acceptable, but ever-improving quality
Guides and coaches staff on how to proceed when problems are encountered to ensure that they are resolved promptly and that decisions and initiatives are in line with divisional goals and strategies
Attracts, develops, mentors, manages and retains qualified high-performance persons
Ensures project staff receives regular performance and developmental feedback, and that their functional manager is notified. Executes individual performance management and improvement plans as necessary
Knowledge and Skills
Experience delivering complex and strategic projects
Knowledge of CSA N286-05 - Canadian Standard Association's Management Systems Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants
Highly developed skills in the following: Project management and controls; leadership; staff development and team building; stakeholder management; communication both written and oral; construction methods; analytical and problem solving; decision making; interpersonal; organizational and negotiation skills
Ability to manage key stakeholder interests while managing priorities and business interests
A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding and complex work environment
Solid knowledge in various functional areas across different disciplines in order to effectively manage, influence and control multi-disciplined teams in the successful delivery of the programs
Knowledge and awareness of new nuclear permitting and approval process in Canada is an asset, including understanding of the environmental assessment process, the federal integrated impact assessments process and other permitting processes
Education and Experience
A 4-year university degree in a relevant field
A minimum of 10 years' experience in a leadership role, in an industrial/construction setting in a safety-critical or regulated environment such as on a nuclear licensed site
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and build multi-functional project teams to execute multi-million complex and strategic projects in accordance with the established Bruce Power Project Management guidelines or similar based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
Demonstrable record of project management and leadership skills on a high value capital construction programs/projects within the expected scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Experience (may be from more than one project) must span the entire program or project lifecycle from initiation to closeout
Certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project or Program Management Professional (PMP, PgMP) and/or demonstrated familiarity with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
Experience in Construction and Project Management in major utility/infrastructure projects is considered an asset
Experience in interacting with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff and familiarity with the nuclear facility licensing process is an asset
Experience in Indigenous engagement is considered an asset
Experience in contract management is an asset
Bruce Power Inc.
177 Tie Rd - RR2
Tiverton
Ontario Canada
www.brucepower.com
