Track Project Management Assistant (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)
Accenture
Track Project Management Assistant (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)
Job Description
- (Internal Title: Project Management II)
- Provide administrative support and coordination to the Project Manager ensuring smooth execution of project activities
- Assist in the Development and Implementation phases collaborating with Managers and project teams to achieve project objectives
- Coordinate the pre-construction processes by reviewing plans and associated documents, ensuring effective project coordination within the overall network
- Support the implementation of project standards and manage critical paths/milestones, providing regular project status updates to the Director
- Proactively address conflicts to facilitate timely resolution, track issues, and contribute to the investigation of potential project disruptions, implementing corrective measures as necessary
- Implement and manage the assigned projects or project elements from inception through to completion
- Develop new project plans in consultation with the required stakeholders, including clients
- Utilize the human and material resources provided to complete assigned tasks successfully
- Administer a resource allocation strategy and utilize this when distributing work and budgets
- Exercise authority in managing the assigned work and support the delivery of the project per the project plan
- Contribute to staff performance by ensuring excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
- Review and ensure observance of the overall scope, schedule, and budget
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans in consultation with assigned Project Management
- Track, monitor, and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs
- Initiate project effectiveness by consulting with clients, project staff, and assigned Project Management
- Consult with the assigned Project Management to seek guidance and input during the key phases of a project
Working Conditions
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Office-based
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management or a similar role
- Preference will be given to those with project coordination experience, preferably in the design, construction, or assurance of heavy passenger rail transit systems or related works
- Familiarity with railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
- Education:
- Possess a degree in applied science, engineering, management or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and equivalent experience
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Must have a recognized certification such as PMI Project Management
- Skills and Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
- Competent in the application of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
- Effective skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in project management software
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Equipped to work independently and as part of a team
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