Senior Manager, Commercial Management Full-time Job
Feb 28th, 2024 at 12:45 Maintenance & Repair Toronto 128 views Reference: 5054Job Details
Our Operations - Rapid Transit Office is looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial Management, Maintenance Delivery to join the Commercial Management team. Reporting to the Director, Commercial Management, you will provide commercial governance, develop internal processes, partner with internal and external stakeholders on the negotiation of contracts, development of claims and formulate strategies to achieve optimal return on investment for contracts.
What will I be doing?
- Provide oversight and monitor agreements on risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control to identify and advise on the resolution of a range of critical issues, including vendor performance.
- Manage vendor adherence to terms and enforces contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal and external legal representation and leading them in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, liquidated damages, etc.
- Manage the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee complex customer and vendor relationships and expectations in a multi-million-dollar project environment.
- Collaborate with internal partners to identify and discuss emerging issues, concerns, and risks and develop practical and deliverable solutions.
- Lead the resolution of significant commercial issues, including complex engineering and operational challenges to ensure the successful execution of strategies and completion of key projects.
- Manage and support the negotiation of contract documents and supports Metrolinx Legal Services in providing strategic advice for the development of key contract terms.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders, including the business units, legal, procurement, other commercial teams, engineering and asset management, and the service providers.
- Participate in senior management team meetings, presentations, and committees.
- Communicate expectations and obligations from managers to Senior Executives and monitor and report on performance to optimize value and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Architecture, Marketing, Business or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles facilitating third party partnerships related to planning, design, construction, commercializing assets, increasing revenue and operations. experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit or transformation projects and/or operational contracts.
- Experience with vendor management to evaluate vendor positions and review change proposals; sound understanding of contracting principles, practices, rules, regulations and procedures to assess risks and provide advice on implications of the terms and conditions of contracts.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents.
- Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems, knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.
- A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various project locations, public meetings, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
- Licensed Professional Engineer recognized by the Province of Ontario (P.Eng.), Chartered Management Accountant (CMA), Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification would be an asset.
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
Company Description
METROLINX is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. METROLINX operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Torontos subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. METROLINX is an agency of the Government of Ontario. We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team.
