• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14620

Project Manager – Business Change

Location: Lower Mainland, BC (Hybrid) 
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Travel: Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence required

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Business Change to support one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers. This role will manage a diverse portfolio of projects within Security, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management, with a strong focus on risk management, business process change, stakeholder engagement, and successful transition of projects into ongoing operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience within a utility or similar complex environment and is comfortable leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities, and coordinating projects that have significant process and people impacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying size, complexity, and risk within a Security, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management portfolio.
• Lead projects involving risk management, business process change, and people impacts.
• Develop and manage project plans covering scope, budget, schedule, resources, responsibilities, risks, and key deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and business areas.
• Apply project and change management practices to support successful implementation and transition into business operations.
• Develop project and risk management plans and proactively identify, analyze, monitor, and report project risks.
• Monitor project benefits, resources, schedules, budgets, milestones, and overall status.
• Prepare project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports, business cases, financial reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring project objectives align with business priorities.
• Act as a business process liaison and provide ongoing support to client groups.
• Partner with Change Management and Communications teams to develop and execute change management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and training plans.
• Provide clear project reporting and escalate risks or issues as required.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, with quality, within budget, and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within a utility or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Business, Operations, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to organize and lead cross-functional project teams while delivering multiple projects or workstreams.
• Experience managing projects involving risk management and/or business process change.
• Strong project planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Nice to Have

• PMP or other recognized Project Management certification.
• Strong leadership skills and experience working within established project management frameworks.
• Experience delivering projects in an energized environment.
• Previous experience within the utilities sector.
• Experience supporting Security, Business Continuity, Emergency Management, or similar risk-focused portfolios.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com