The Team Leader Project Management is responsible for ensuring the execution of well-developed plans, adherence to strong management processes, and a commitment to successful deliveries across their team.
As an individual contributor, they have the experience and the ability to manage large complex business projects or business transformation initiatives.
As a leader, they will coach and advise their staff to improve skills across the team and work to further improve our internal development program and standard procedures. They will work with the leadership team to ensure successful delivery on our joint commitments and continued growth in the way we work.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
This role requires on-site presence.
- Lead and manage a team of project coordinators, leads and project managers - providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure successful project delivery and team performance.
- Drive alignment on project scope, timelines, and responsibilities across teams.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to drive innovation within the team.
- Oversee the development, and maintenance of project plans and planning artifacts
- Collaborating with stakeholders, such as application specialists, designers, architects, business analysts, and end-users, to understand project requirements, scope, and priorities, and to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding and development of new members of the team and making sure they are ready to contribute.
- Managing the allocation of resources, workload, and priorities within the team to meet project deadlines.
- Maintain the relationships with local universities to ensure a healthy and productive student placement program.
- Lead the team to prepare weekly status reports, paying close attention to deadlines
- Ensure adherence to project processes – address and escalate gaps as required
- Act as a first point of escalation for project issues for direct reports
- University degree or College diploma in related discipline
- 10+ years work experience in a business environment
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Advanced facilitation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Able to work well independently and collaboratively
- Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Highly organized and business savvy
- Ability to say “no” and offer meaningful alternatives
- Ability to coach and mentor others
The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.
With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!
We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!
