Business Optimization Lead

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American energy firm, located in Calgary, is seeking a Business Optimization Lead to drive AI initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business transformation and be able to translate technical concepts into business value. A hybrid work model is offered for the office-based workforce.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business transformation, product management, or analytics/AI delivery.
• Proven track record of translating between business and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of data, AI, and automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions.
• Develop frameworks for scaling AI solutions.
• Collaborate with leaders to optimize workflows.

Skills

Business transformation

Product management

Digital strategy

AI delivery

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Agile delivery tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Business Optimization Lead will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide AI initiatives within the AI Accelerator. This position is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of optimization solutions that accelerate business transformation, improve operational efficiency, and enable data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

You’ll act as a connector and catalyst — helping business leaders reimagine how work gets done, shaping strong use cases, and ensuring that each one is grounded in measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with exceptional program management and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You’ll Do

Business Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency through AI‑driven solutions, delivering measurable outcomes such as cost savings, productivity gains, and enhanced decision‑making.
• Leverage data and analytics to uncover insights that inform business strategies and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop frameworks and best practices for scaling AI solutions, ensuring consistent delivery of value across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with business leaders to reimagine workflows and optimize resource allocation, enabling the organization to achieve strategic objectives more effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of optimization initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and identifying areas for further refinement.

Delivery and Execution

• Partner with the AI Accelerator leadership to define the AI roadmap aligned with corporate strategy and business priorities.
• Identify high‑impact optimization use cases across corporate functions and operational areas
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budget, and quality standards while managing risks and dependencies.
• Execute against defined KPIs and success metrics for AI initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating technical concepts into business value.
• Drive change management and user adoption strategies for AI‑enabled solutions.
• Mentor and guide cross‑functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business analysts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business transformation, product management, digital strategy, or analytics/AI delivery.
• Proven track record of translating between business and technical teams in complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of data, AI, and automation concepts
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills — able to turn insights into stories that move leaders to action.
• Familiarity with agile delivery, value tracking, and portfolio management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Energy sector or asset‑intensive industry experience is a strong asset.

To remain competitive, support our high‑performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office‑based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner‑burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low‑risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.