Manager, Major Investment Planning
TransLink
September 26, 2014
Professional Area:
Other topics not covered above
Experience:
5-7 years
Location:
Vancouver, BC V3L 0E7
Canada
The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is one of Canada’s most innovative transportation authorities and our responsibilities continue to grow. It is our unique task to move people and goods in an integrated road and transportation network, while preserving & enhancing Metro Vancouver’s quality of life.
RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is within the Strategic Planning department, leading the planning phase of Major Investment projects. Manages a program area covering multiple services and related projects related to transportation policy, forecasting, infrastructure / service development or engineering in an integrated, multi-modal environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develops program strategies, plans and tactics, ensuring alignment to department goals, and providing direction for projects. Also develops and manages the program budget.
Manages service delivery for program or department and oversees complex projects with enterprise-wide scope and highest risk and political sensitivity. Ensures appropriate structure, evaluation, engagement and decision-making for diverse projects and initiatives.
Develops program-specific standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment to the broader department framework. Implements targets and measures for the designated program, reporting out on progress and making adjustments as necessary.
Contributes as a member of the department management team, identifying and taking action on program-related risks and opportunities, alerting manager to critical issues.
Collaborates with leaders across the enterprise, with a view to continuously developing the program and successfully integrating with other areas of the enterprise, troubleshooting and resolving problems as required
Develops and manages relationships with stakeholders, industry peers, and government officials, acting as a senior advisor or chairing committees, managing issues in public forums, sharing information, and assessing trends.
Provides the full scope of management to program staff, including selection, development, performance management and other people practices. Manages relationships with contractors and consultants, providing work direction and overseeing contract compliance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develops program strategies, plans and tactics, ensuring alignment to department goals, and providing direction for projects. Also develops and manages the program budget.
Manages service delivery for program or department and oversees complex projects with enterprise-wide scope and highest risk and political sensitivity. Ensures appropriate structure, evaluation, engagement and decision-making for diverse projects and initiatives.
Develops program-specific standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment to the broader department framework. Implements targets and measures for the designated program, reporting out on progress and making adjustments as necessary.
Contributes as a member of the department management team, identifying and taking action on program-related risks and opportunities, alerting manager to critical issues.
Collaborates with leaders across the enterprise, with a view to continuously developing the program and successfully integrating with other areas of the enterprise, troubleshooting and resolving problems as required
Develops and manages relationships with stakeholders, industry peers, and government officials, acting as a senior advisor or chairing committees, managing issues in public forums, sharing information, and assessing trends.
Provides the full scope of management to program staff, including selection, development, performance management and other people practices. Manages relationships with contractors and consultants, providing work direction and overseeing contract compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: The competencies for the position would typically be acquired through a Master’s degree in planning, engineering or a related discipline, and at least 5 years’ experience including management accountability in an agency specializing in planning or transportation.
Other Requirements:
Education & Experience: The competencies for the position would typically be acquired through a Master’s degree in planning, engineering or a related discipline, and at least 5 years’ experience including management accountability in an agency specializing in planning or transportation.
Other Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of transportation planning including public policy, urban planning, transport economics
- Sound knowledge of plans, products, roles and responsibilities of government agencies, NGOs and associations
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Advanced communication skills to write and deliver persuasive reports and presentations
- Solid interpersonal and relationship management skills, including negotiation skills as they pertain to contracts, multi-party agreements, and conflict resolution.
- Solid decision-making skills.
- Solid leadership and people management skills.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
WORK SCHEDULE - 37.5 hours per week.
HOW TO APPLY - Please click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
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