New Posting - Porter Airlines Inc

Project Manager

Porter Airlines Inc. 

 - Toronto, ON

Reporting to the Manager, Solutions Delivery, the Project Manager will be responsible for planning and implementing project management practices within Porter Airlines Inc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·         Manage company-wide projects to ensure initiatives are on time, on budget and to the quality of internal stakeholders
• ·         Create project plans and manage scope and budget
• ·         Direct and coordinate the activities of internal and vendor resources to ensure deliverables are met
• ·         Lead and maintain quality assurance for projects
• ·         Identify risks and issues and develop clear solutions and mitigators
• ·         Support the implementation of project management processes and procedures to be used within the Solutions Delivery team and throughout the organization
• ·         Act as a business analyst when required
• ·         Understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• ·         Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·         Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

·         Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

·         Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

·         Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

·         Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

·         Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 ·         Bachelors or graduate degree in business or related studies

• ·         PMP designation or working towards PMP
• ·         5 years of project management experience; aviation industry experience preferred
• ·         Experience in consulting is an asset
• ·         Experience and knowledge in enterprise-wide technology and business projects and experience with external vendors preferred
• ·         Demonstrated ability in leading project teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments
• ·         Demonstrated ability to think both at a strategic and detailed task level
• ·         Strong understanding of project management best practices
• ·         Ability to engage and communicate at all levels within the organization and champion change
• ·         Adaptable and quick learner of new tools and processes
• ·         Ability to manage relationships at all levels with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ·         A passion for the business and an inherent drive to be successful and maintain good poise in challenging situations

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