IM/IT Project Manager

50312 - Toronto - Regular 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading a large ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) implementation over the full project life cycle. They will provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise in the management and delivering of projects, monitoring of activities and achievements, maintenance of schedules and monitoring of costs and project budgets. They will be responsible for directing staff, contractors and vendor personnel with respect to execution of tasks.

Specific Accountabilities

• Develop, manage and maintain project schedules in Microsoft format or in PPM;
• Develop and maintain action plans for issues, identify and track risk mitigation plans, make recommendations as necessary to advance project;
• Develop and maintain change management logs for each project;
• Manage and report on project metrics including earned value, baseline, forecast, milestones and actual dates, cost and scope;
• Prepare project status reports for Project Control Office review and approval
• Lead, build, champion and drive the change across the delivery organization
• Work side by side with business owners, architects, and system engineers fostering a collaborative and high performing working teams
• Create & maintain a project library on SharePoint and coordinate collection and filing of project documentation that satisfy the project management methodology; Prepare project status reports for Project Control Office review and approval
• Maintain contracts and contract changes, project change orders, work schedules and requirements changes as required to meet project objectives;
• Review vendor purchase requisitions, invoices, validate fees and recommend for approval;
• Ensure project resources deliver desired results within budget and schedule;
• Communicate priorities to staff, contractors and vendors to ensure conformance to the organizational objectives;
• Build team alignment amongst staff, contractors and vendor personnel with diverse backgrounds many of whom will be working together for the first time, during the duration of a project;
• Demonstrate business acumen by translating technical options into business objectives;
• Resolve or facilitate resolution of technical, business and personnel issues; escalate unresolved issues in a timely manner to supervisors.
• Additional project accountabilities as per Hydro One Project Governance Methodology.

Selection Criteria:

Technical Knowledge:

Education:

• BA or BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• At least 10 years of experience in Project Management and 5 years of experience in the utilities space
• Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively (verbal and in writing)

Experience:

• Experience leading large and complex system implementation projects while managing multiple vendors, large budgets, and intricate technical deliveries
• Technical knowledge to be able to successfully deliver projects involving infrastructure, security, databases, storage, operating tools and networks (prior hands on experience is also an asset).
• Experience leading DMS (Distribution Management System) and infrastructure projects considered an asset
• Familiarity with GE and Schneider DMS is an asset
• Proven capability of agile methodologies such as Scrum and agile work practices
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals (i.e., scope, time, budget, risk, quality, integration, resource management, etc.) 
• Strong command of tools such as PowerPoint and Visio

Demonstrated Project Management Skills:

• Communication of Project Management Processes to business and service providers
• Able to persuade, convince, and influence others building consensus F
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative - takes action and proactively do things
• Ability to acquire information relevant to the achievement of valued goals
• Ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to facilitate management decisions for achieving business objectives
• Ability to take a role as leader of a team or other group
• Ability to work with different leadership styles

This position will require the project manager to be at project site in Barrie, Ontario at least 2 time a week with additional travel to Markham and Toronto offices for management and leadership meetings.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: April 14, 2025

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