Program Director - Solar

Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.

We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

On our planet where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.

OUR MISSION

At Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.

OUR VISION

To achieve our missions, we rely on the best of our strengths.

Thanks to our fearlessness, our discipline, our expertise, and our diversity, we continue to be an industry leader.

And we do it with pleasure.

YOUR PROFILE

You are known for your professionalism, initiative, autonomy and good judgment; you are a team player, you love technical challenges and want to work for a company with strong human values that’s a Quebec pioneer in renewable energy.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, project Engineering, Procurement and Construction, North America and in close collaboration with the entire North America Business Unit, you will be a key player throughout the development and the execution of Boralex programs in North America.

Program Directors will provide Project Managers with access to industry best practices in technologies employed, advanced concepts of constructability, key vendor attributes and optimal project management approaches.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and implement project management processes, tools, and templates
• Ensure that all project deliverables are completed and that final acceptance is obtained from clients and stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and develop and implement appropriate mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with project policies, procedures, and standards
• Close out the project and archive documentation
• Develop a detailed project plan, including the work breakdown structure, project schedule, and resource allocation
• Assemble and lead a cross-functional project team, including project managers, subject matter experts, and support staff
• Manage project resources, including financial, human, and material resources
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to obtain project requirements and deliverables
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members by communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, and providing regular project status updates
• Capture and document all final project artifacts, including lessons learned, assessment results, and recommendations
• Monitor project performance against established metrics and KPIs
• Externally, creating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and support staff
• Identify the project’s objectives, scope, timeline, and budget
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure program/project delivery

Your Skills

• Desire to improve knowledge, be proactive
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Proficiency in using project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience in project management, including managing large-scale projects
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, business, or project management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics

AT BORALEX WE OFFER

Boralex fosters a culture of sustainable performance in its day-to-day activities.

We are committed to operating in a manner that is consistent with our business objectives. We are taking action for growth and long-term profitability by making our stakeholders’ satisfaction a priority. Therefore, continuous improvement is at the core of our practices and drives us to set clear, ambitious and quantifiable goals.

Our strength lies in our team’s synergy and diversity. Through autonomy, trial and error and our collaborators’ empowerment, our teams embody a culture of sustainable performance. Our human relationships are based on transparency, inclusion and caring. That work environment enables us to enjoy working together every day. Each and every day, we make sure everyone can grow and contribute to Boralex’s mission.

• Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
• Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in energy transition.
• Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice.Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
• Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.
• Add your talent to an agile work team.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy! Be the source of our energy!

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