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SeniorAdvisor,SpecialProjects
“Senior Advisor, Special Projects at University of Ottawa. Skills: Project management, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management. Develop and implement University-wide strategic projects. Structure and monitor a project portfolio”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve project objectives; Support service excellence; Ensure events, activities and initiatives are planned and carried out successfully; Ensure project continuity; Achieve intended results; Generate more value added
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Critical thinking skills; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Five years’ experience in major project management, Excellent knowledge of planning concepts, Experience in developing business experience in developing organizational performance evaluation frameworks, Knowledge of and experience in applying principles of organizational change, Knowledge of university programs and regulations, Analytical and critical thinking skills, Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders on and off campus, Ability to adapt to changing requirements and processes, challenge ideas and embrace new methods and procedures, Ability to be proactive and keep up to date on new and emerging processes, Proven ability to think strategically about complex issues, producing well-considered recommendations and action plans, Foresight, tact and diplomacy when interacting with University administrators and professors of all ranks, Skills in analyzing and processing statistical data, and in clearly explaining the results to laypeople, Excellent organizational skills, including managing priorities, tight deadlines and followup, Communication skills, both oral and written, Bilingualism
Nice to Have
Master's an asset, Knowledge of portfolio management practices, tracking indicators and dashboards (an asset), Familiarity with the “Agile” approach (an asset), Experience in co-ordinating with vendors or third parties (an asset)
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement University-wide strategic projects
Structure and monitor a project portfolio
Provide advice and guidance to partners
Deliver leadership and support on project development
Develop and implement action plans
Analyze needs and establish directions
Develop project proposals
Manage special project portfolios
Anticipate issues and propose solutions
Determine risks and apply contingency measures
Anticipate key resources needed
Ensure action plans are implemented effectively
Apply monitoring tools and evaluate progress
Support working groups
Develop performance indicators
Co-ordinate data collection
Monitor special project performance
Formulate recommendations for improvement
Contribute to strategic planning
Identify and propose new initiatives
Create and maintain standardized operational documentation
Provide expert-level support and consultations
Serve as a subject matter expert
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engaging teams; Liaising with key partners; Working with other members of the team; Accept and give constructive feedback; Adjust own behaviour to reach team goals; Cooperate and work well with other members of the team
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Explaining results to laypeople
Process & Methodology
Project management, Portfolio management, Risk management, Stakeholder management, Performance monitoring, Agile approach
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