About the Role
Alto is transforming Canada's future with a high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. This innovative initiative, supported by the Canadian government, aims to enhance citizen quality of life, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth. We are seeking a Project Director, Rolling Stock, Controls, and Systems to lead this challenging and impactful endeavor.
Responsibilities
- Assume exclusive responsibility for assigned work packages, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, costs, quality, and contractual obligations.
- Provide leadership and decision-making to achieve project objectives and delivery milestones.
- Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery commitments.
- Drive execution by proactively identifying, reporting, and resolving issues that may impact delivery.
- Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, commercial, procurement, legal, and finance departments, to remove obstacles and support project execution.
- Foster accountability and collaboration among teams to maintain delivery momentum and achieve results.
- Serve as Alto's primary point of contact with Cadence for assigned work packages.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment on priorities, performance expectations, and contractual obligations.
- Ensure Alto's commitments are met through effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement structured and effective communication channels between Alto and Cadence.
- Provide clear, timely, and decision-oriented updates on delivery progress, risks, and key issues.
- Support executive-level governance and decision-making by ensuring communications are coordinated, consistent, and actionable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in project management or a similar role.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an asset.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, Oracle Primavera).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Microsoft Project
- Planner
- Oracle Primavera
Location
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Toronto
- Ottawa
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible
Experience Level
- 10-15 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Core group insurance paid for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
- Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
- $500 Flex-Alto account to encourage a healthy approach and more sustainable transportation.
- Pension plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
- Vacation based on experience, available upon hiring.
- Incentive compensation program.
About the Company
- Alto is actively involved in transforming Canada's future through its high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto.
- This innovative initiative, supported by the Canadian government, aims to improve citizens' quality of life, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth.
- We are building high-performing and diverse teams.
- We believe in the strength of diverse teams and strive to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and thrive.
- We offer equal employment opportunities to all and invite qualified individuals, regardless of identity, origin, or situation, to apply.
- We are committed to providing an equitable and pleasant experience and will make every effort to accommodate any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process, keeping such measures confidential.
Equal Opportunity
- Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of identity, origin, or situation, to apply.
- Please inform us if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our best to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience while keeping adjustment measures confidential.
