At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects that save lives and improve healthcare processes.
- Company: Join Canadian Blood Services, a vital organization dedicated to health equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance awards, pension plan, and employee wellness programs.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience and a degree in a related field required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2030-12-31
Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - 135,100
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
About the role:
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a temporary, full-time, Senior Project Manager to join the Supply Chain Process Management team. The work of a Senior Project Manager is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.
In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, management, design, development, and implementation of projects supporting the Production Process Management team. As a key member of the Production Process Management team you will be instrumental in developing an integrated well-defined, process-based production system. You will coordinate, lead and manage the activities of all stakeholders involved in the project team to achieve project objectives in accordance with established cost and time parameters. You will be responsible for finalizing the roadmap for a critical component of the shipping process including development of any necessary business case(s) to support funding future development work. You may manage two or more large projects simultaneously.
Formula for Success:
- Leveraging your project management experience, you will lead or participate in the development of project business cases for complex, multi-year projects.
- Utilizing your collaboration skills, you will work with the project team and steering committee to recruit project team members, while leveraging your leadership and engagement skills to oversee, support and direct project team members in staying engaged with the plan and effectively accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project.
- Drawing on your project leadership experience, you will monitor and document the overall project plan and budget, ensuring the project meets timelines, targets and expectations based on the established parameters, providing regular project status updates to all key partners on behalf of the project team.
- Utilizing your communication, teamwork skills, and project experience, you will coordinate the activities of the project team, steering committee, internal and external partners to develop the project plan, define deliverables, identify roles and responsibilities, establish timelines and communications, training strategies, implementation and evaluation strategies, risk management, costs, transition, and close-out plans.
- Drawing on your decision-making expertise, you will make decisions that impact project deliverables, costs, and timelines, which will impact other business areas.
- Using your risk management expertise, identify, monitor, and mitigate substantial risks, with implications beyond the project.
Desired Education & Skills:
- Post-secondary level education, preferably a university degree in a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of related experience.
- Certification in Project Management, such as the PRINCE2, Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in program or project management and leadership skills is required.
- Proficiency with related software tools including Microsoft project professional, MSPO and Planner is an asset.
- General management experience including accountability for budgets and people.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated, innovative solutions.
- Ability to create a cross-functional team environment that promotes high performance.
- Ability to deal with senior management and external stakeholders on highly complex or sensitive issues.
What We Offer You:
- Payment in lieu of vacation and benefits
- Annual performance award up to 10%.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
What You Can Expect:
This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week. Travel is required for meetings, workshops and project commitments.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.
Senior Project Manager in Brampton employer: Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while making a significant impact on community health. Located in vibrant Vancouver, BC, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and provides unique advantages such as flexible scheduling and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
