A Job for Starsearcher... I posted this on the weekend from the Tweed.com careers page, but i posted it again thinking maybe it'd be up your alley :D
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC EXPANSION - SMITHS FALLS
The cannabis sector is evolving, with major changes to the production and sale of both medical and non-medical cannabis on the horizon in Canada. There is a need to expand our footprint into new places and sites, and exponentially increase our production platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Project Management and Strategic Expansion is responsible for implementing the firm’s expansion plan and capital projects rollout. Initial core responsibilities will include liaising with construction teams, human resources, and indeed everyone at the Company in order to ensure the successful building, staffing, licensing and overall preparation of several new or expanded indoor and greenhouse facilities. He/she will coordinate work between the General Contractor, Procurement, HR, Compliance, COO and Management to ensure on-schedule and on-budget delivery of standardized facilities. In order to reach his/her goal the incumbent must be highly personable, innovative and financially savvy in order to drive change geared to ultimately strengthen our position as the largest and most diverse producer of medical cannabis in Canada. Ideal candidates possess a degree in a relevant management field of study, a passion for continuous improvement and service excellence, and the proven ability to create a positive, supportive team environment. Essential traits include a relentless attention to detail, high energy, integrity and a good sense of humour.
- Prepare, maintain and monitor the master project schedule and budget. Resolve issues and escalate roadblocks for prompt resolution
- Master project schedule to include construction, staffing, training and ramp-up of facility.
- Develop functional specs, machine lists and detailed product list for everything in the facilities.
- Working with our procurement team, ensure all machines, services, materials and plants are procured on time and according to budget. Leverage group purchases to reduce cost.
- Ensure all project contractual obligations are understood and met by all parties, including commissioning of the building and equipment. Resolve issues as they arise.
- Ensure that facilities start-up and project closeout requirements are completed in a timely fashion and complete final signoff of the projects.
- You aren’t a quality assurance person, but working with our QA team, you will help coordinate to ensure full compliance with Quality Assurance processes and Health Canada regulations. This will include implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and creating the conditions to obtain Health Canada licensing of facilities.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable labor code, environmental regulations and work safety requirements.
- Working with our HR team, scope staff needs and participate in hiring process. Ensure the new facility management teams are staffed with the required skills and capabilities. Develop and implement training plans in conjunction with existing facilities.
- Prepare and present progress reports to COO and management team. Escalate roadblocks. Explain discrepancies with project schedule / budget and propose corrective actions.
- Conduct project risk analysis and develop / implement actions to mitigate risks.
- Secure and retain appropriate talent for project execution. Ensure rigorous PMI methodology is applied across all projects.
EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-10 years’ experience in PMO design and management. Project Manager experience in construction projects a plus.
- 5-10 years’ experience in large-scale project/program management.
- University degree in Engineering or equivalent training.
- Certified PMI project manager or agreed equivalent.
- French-English bilingualism, both spoken and written, an asset.
- Ability to travel to visit the various sites.
- Belief in the incredible work we do and the incredible product we grow.