Project Officer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Manage the full lifecycle of operational technology projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and communications.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders, vendors, and consultants.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates, including financial performance and forecasting.
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications, evaluation of proposals, and vendor selection.
• Oversee vendor and contract management to ensure deliverables are met according to agreed terms.
• Ensure system enhancements and solutions align with operational and business needs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including senior-level communication and alignment.
• Lead change management efforts related to new systems, processes, or technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.
• Resolve complex technical and operational challenges by coordinating appropriate solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, technology, engineering) and minimum of five years' related experience;
  OR
• Diploma and a minimum of seven years' related experience;
  OR
• Trade Apprenticeship and an additional related certificate with a minimum of seven years' related experience.
  OR
• Combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• PMP or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification would be an asset
• In depth knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to use, project management tools including Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Copperleaf C55 and SAP PS module.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work and to provide training, leadership, and guidance to other staff.
• Demonstrated ability at chairing meetings, achieving consensus, and obtaining commitment from various participants.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to mediate, the working relationships between interdisciplinary project participants, project stakeholders within and outside the Corporation.
• Thorough understanding of the components of Operational Technology systems as they relate to infrastructure, software, security, and systems administration.
• Thorough understanding of general power system operations, terminologies, and specifics of systems responsible for the control and monitoring of Manitoba Hydro's bulk electrical system.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear system requirements, methods, practice, and standards for computer-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical material quickly and concisely from a wide variety of vendors and technologies.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound decisions.
• Willing to travel both in and out of province.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
• Must have completed Standards of Conduct training, or be willing to complete within two weeks of start date.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.