Project Leader, Transit Business Improvements & Contracts – City of Brampton

Title of the Job: Project Leader, Transit Business Improvements & Contracts

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Description: Job Description:JOB TITLE: Project Leader, Transit Business Improvements & ContractsDEPARTMENT: TransitPOSTING NUMBER: 106401NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 13 months contractHOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweekLOCATION: Brampton Transit, Sandalwood PkwySALARY GRADE: 6HIRING SALARY RANGE: $97,593.00 – $109,792.00 per annumMAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $121,991.00 per annumJOB TYPE: Management and AdministrationPOSTING DATE: October 15, 2024CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2024AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:Reporting to the Manager, Transit Sustainability & Innovation, the Project Leader, Transit Business Improvements & Contracts, is responsible for initiating, developing, and leading innovation initiatives which includes change management plans, continuous improvement programs, and transit business strategies. Responsibilities also include leading the procurement and contract administration section for Transit. This role will ensure that continuous improvement and change initiatives meet business objectives within deliverable targets and budgetary requirements. Provides leadership, support, and guidance related to the procurement and contract administration functions for transit including specification development, warranty tracking, vendor performance monitoring and financial modelling. Consults with transit leadership team to predict ongoing and future requirements to support transit activities. Supervises, supports, and assigns work. Provides direction and guidance to Contract Administrator, Transit and specialized direction and guidance while leading continuous improvement and change management initiatives.Innovation

• Provides leadership on continuous improvement programs and change management activities to support various transit activities such as transit business plan, ridership growth, public service, and safety, amongst others.
• Develops business case justification using research and new technologies to support business operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creates structured business flows and leads change management activities.
• Executes needs and gaps analysis using risk-based thinking.
• Monitors change initiatives and provides assessment and success metrics that will monitor the overall progress.
• Works with others to ensure collaboration and compliance. Leads change management initiatives within division.

Administration

• Contracts & Procurement: Responsible to lead and coordinate procurement and contract administration activities for Transit.
• Contract administration includes providing strategic advice to other departments, writing specifications and reports, developing processes for tracking and monitoring vendor performance and warranty procedures, analyzing commodity usage history, estimating future requirements, and monitoring and authenticating financial impacts.

Leadership and Staff Development

• Develops and co-ordinates goals and objectives, work plans, timelines and implementation activities to ensure successful execution of plans and initiatives.
• Provides strategic advice and analysis to the transit leadership team.
• Prepares reports and documentation ensuring that processes and forecasted financial modelling meet the business objectives.
• Develops a framework for the ongoing administration for various programs and supporting implementation plans.
• Provides strategic advice to Transit staff and coordinates with other key stakeholders corporately regarding the planning, design and construction of transit infrastructure, stations, facilities and vehicles.
• Guides, advises and coaches individuals and committees/groups.

Customer Service

• Liaise and interacts with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, consultants and vendors to establish standards and criteria for all current and future initiatives.
• Provides support and guidance to project teams for change management and contract administration activities.
• Handles and responds to escalated complex issues through effective investigation, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Works closely with corporate Purchasing, Legal, and Risk/Insurance to ensure compliance and standards are achieved.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of sensitive information from internal sources relating to the City and its councillors, directors, officers, employees as well as proprietary information submitted by vendors and manufacturers.

Communication and Reporting

• Presents and conveys project concepts and recommendations to stakeholders for effective decision making.
• Assists in creating Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Codes of Practice, Operational Guidelines, and various business processes and procedures relative to continuous improvement, change management, and contract administration.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budget and tracks expenditures to ensure costs are contained and within limits.
• Provides updates and ensures Transit staff are trained on business process requirements and contract administration program.
• Identifies issues and problems, assesses current state and recommends innovative business solutions.

Teamwork and Co-operation

• Supervises, coaches and provides guidance toward the successful accomplishment of departmental objectives.
• Identifies and supports training and development needs and opportunities of team members.
• Works effectively within diverse groups to achieve common goals and objectives targeting operational effectiveness and corporate service standards.
• Always demonstrates corporate values.
• Participates as a member of cross-functional project team.
• Collaborates with technical teams and sourced information, including consultants and external professional groups.

SELECTION CRITERIA:EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Management, Business Administration, or related equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years related experience within a municipal transit operation or equivalent.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement, change management, and business process improvement experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Project Management methodology and demonstrated expertise, particularly in continuous improvement, business process modelling, and information management systems.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including database management, reporting tools and spreadsheet modeling.
• PeopleSoft Financials experience preferred.
• Ability to write technical and business requirements and develop detailed project plans.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of larger teams.
• Supervisory and/or asset management experience are considered assets.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent considered an asset.

LI-AV**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106401 by October 29, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new

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