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Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).\nPosition Summary:\nReporting to the Director, Process Improvement and Client Orientation in the Office of the Vice-President, Administration and Finance, the Project Manager plays an important role in advancing organizational transformation and business process optimization initiatives. Under general direction, the incumbent develops and implements assigned projects; serving as a single point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports and works collaboratively with stakeholders across a matrix organization. The incumbent conducts project meetings and follows up on project issues, schedule and risks. They also ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nPlan and oversee a portfolio of organizational transformations (operating model, culture, service redesign, etc.) and business process optimization projects. Ensure projects are coherent and aligned with optimal sequencing to maximize operational efficiency, enable effective change adoption, and achieve the University’s objectives of transformation.\nManage and implement transformation and business process improvement projects using established project management methodologies, including project planning, scheduling, monitoring and execution\nProvide senior professional expertise; communicate goals, expectations, roles and status updates; follow up on outstanding action items and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues as needed.\nIdentify risks and develop risk mitigation plans.\nDevelop measurable project goals, objectives and benefits and monitor progress.\nEnsure consistency and quality of implementation through the execution of project management best practices.\nIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical path activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet established goals/objectives.\nDevelop and manage project plans covering documentation, design, testing, and implementation phases. Monitor budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to deliver expected results and support effective change management.\nCoach and guide teams on best practices in organizational transformation, continuous improvement and change management.\nIdentify and realize opportunities for value creation such as cost reduction, improved client experience and operational efficiency.\nEstablish and maintain effective relationships, communication tools and systems with stakeholders to ensure that required information, resources and expertise are available to support the achievement of project milestones and schedules.\nObtain direction and decisions from the Project Steering Committee or the Project Sponsor, in a timely manner, on any issues that impede the completion of the deliverables within the project schedule and budget.\nDevelop and implement effective project communication plans, including planning, monitoring and adapting communications to address any arising needs throughout projects.\nLiaise with stakeholders, partners and other interested parties; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide cross-functional guidance.\nContribute to the development of continuous improvement and client orientation standards and methodologies for the Office of the Vice-President, Administration and Finance\nOther Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities\nUndergraduate degree in business affairs, project management or a related field.\nDesired: 5-10 years’ experience managing similar types of organizational transformation and business process optimization projects\nExperience managing projects portfolios and programs\nPMP certification highly preferred\nKnowledge and proficiency in process improvement methodology and tools, operating model review, service redesign and culture changes\nAbility to work with multiple stakeholders and prioritize requests. Mastery of PMBOK principles or other recognized project management methodologies.\nFluent in English and French, skilled communicator, both in writing and speaking.\nAbility to work in a team, responsible, quality oriented and able to meet deadlines, aptitude for clear and concise thinking, flexible and able to adapt to change\nLean Six Sigma and/or Prosci certification a plus\nHigh degree of sensitivity to challenges inherent to culture changes\nDemonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and bring initiatives to fruition.\nExcellent facilitation, communication, and influential leadership skills.\nComfortable in a matrix environment, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach\nAs one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:\nCompetitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)\nDefined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)\nGroup Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)\nCompetitive vacation policy\nTwo (2) personal days\nTwo (2) floating holidays\nNine (9) \"Summer Fridays\" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day\nPaid time off over the December holiday period\nTuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents\nUp to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits\nBefore applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.\nKnowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.\nFor a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.\nMinimum Education and Experience:\nBachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary:\n(MPEX Grade 07) $92,150.00 - $115,190.00 - $138,230.00Job Profile:\nMPEX-ADM3A - General Administration - Senior Professional/ManagerHours per Week:\n33.75 (Full time)Supervisor:\nDirector, Process Improvement and Client OrientationPosition End Date (If applicable):\nDeadline to Apply:\n2026-11-06McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 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