Project Manager - Standards Development

Canadian Standards Association • Full-time • Toronto, Canada • 4w ago

Employment Status: Regular Time Type: Full time BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen. Job Summary: At CSA Group, our Project Managers are responsible for facilitating the development or revision of standards deliverables, leading committees, managing membership and stakeholder relations. This role leads all aspects of standards activities, within project timelines and budgets, as required by CSA Group directives. This role will be accountable for managing multiple standards development committees comprised of volunteer members. Duties and Responsibilities: Understanding the Business Knowledge of the standards industry, government policy, and industry environment for assigned area of expertise (e.g. electrical, climate change, etc.) including sector stakeholders, environment, trends, risks, influencers. Applies industry knowledge to identify potential areas of new business opportunity (e.g. new standards requirements, training and education programs). Understands and can explain the Standards funding model specific for their area of expertise. Understands Standards project management processes. Can apply the processes and procedures to ensure the timelines of projects are achieved within a defined budget. Working Well with Others Capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community (volunteers, with no formal reporting relationship to CSA Group, made up of industry experts, consumers, academia and regulators), and ability to manage conflict. Ensures coordination takes place with other departments within CSA Group that are involved with the development and publication of a standard or other business opportunities (e.g. Editorial & Production, Education Services, Sales, TIC). Works well as part of a team, or is capable of effectively representing CSA Group with clients, customers or other external groups or associations. Delivering Results Delivers quality results on all assigned targets, objectives or goals on, or slightly ahead of, deadlines (on time, on target). Seeks clarity on priorities as needed. Manages the activities (determining the scope of work, required resources and project management) of volunteer members of standards development committees, in conjunction with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of committees to develop technical content, technical writing, and high-quality documents Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, draft standards, within identified project timelines and budgets. Determines and manages the resources required to complete a project, and ensures deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. Renegotiates commitments or deadlines as circumstances dictate, ensuring "no surprises" at the expected completion. Education and Experience: Technologist or technical degree ( CET, BSc or B.Eng) 3-5 years’ experience in Standards Development or Project Management Problem resolution to deliver high quality and timely service Strong leadership skills to effectively lead a diverse team Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required Conflict resolution skills to deal with committee member Proven experience in influencing volunteer committee members Experience in writing proposals, business plans and technical documents Strong organizational and planning skills Customer satisfaction focus Computer proficiency CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process. CSA Group is one of the largest standards development organizations in North America, conducting research and developing standards for a broad range of technologies and functional areas. CSA Group is also a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services for products in many market sectors, and a leader in safety and environmental certification for Canada and the U.S. The CSA mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group, please visit www.csagroup.org.

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