Director, Mobility Planning and Performance

TELUS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement savings

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and career advancement

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Canada is seeking a Director of Mobility Planning and Performance. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic financial performance and operational excellence, manage margins, and optimize performance outcomes. We seek a leader with extensive experience in financial planning and a proven record in the telecommunications industry. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, performance management, or strategic planning.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Telecommunications or technology industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead margin strategy development and execution for profitable outcomes across Wireless business.
• Support and enhance ARPU and AMPU logging, analysis, and improvement.
• Drive investment processes to ensure optimal ROI.
• Develop comprehensive planning frameworks for Mobility portfolio.
• Implement real-time performance monitoring systems.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Analytics & Data

Technology Proficiency

Leadership Excellence

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SQL

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Join our team as the Director of Mobility Planning and Performance. This leadership role focuses on driving strategic financial performance and operational excellence within our Mobility Solutions Growth business, shaping margin strategy, optimizing performance outcomes, and driving profitable growth for TELUS in Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Margin Management: Lead margin strategy development and execution to ensure in-period and long-term profitable outcomes across our Wireless business
• Revenue Performance Optimization: Support and enhance ARPU and AMPU logging, analysis, and improvement initiatives to address performance gaps and opportunities
• Capital Investment Leadership: Drive capital interlock processes, ensuring optimal allocation and ROI on investments
• Mobility Planning: Develop comprehensive planning frameworks and strategies for the Mobility portfolio, including financial and RGU forecasting, market analysis
• Real-Time Performance Tracking: Implement and oversee real-time performance monitoring systems to enable proactive decision-making and rapid response to market changes
• Budget & Triage Support: Provide strategic support for budget planning processes and lead triage activities to reprofile based on actual results of the business
• P&L Coordination: Take full responsibility for the coordination and consolidation of the Mobility Profit & Loss statements, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights
• Offer Strategy & Configuration: Drive offer strategy development and configuration optimization to maximize market competitiveness and profitability
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and Product teams to align planning initiatives with business objectives
• Performance Analytics: Develop and maintain sophisticated analytics and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision making

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, performance management, or strategic planning
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams
• Telecommunications or technology industry experience strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L management, margin analysis, capital allocation, and financial modeling
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans while managing short-term performance
• Analytics & Data: Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics (ARPU, AMPU, churn, etc.)
• Technology Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Excel, PowerBI, SQL, and enterprise planning systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial information to senior executives
• Project Management: Strong project management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mobility product portfolios
• Knowledge of telecommunications regulatory environment
• Experience with agile planning methodologies
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, CFA, PMP) is an asset

Why TELUS?

• Meaningful Impact: Help connect Canadians and improve lives through technology
• Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning, development programs, and career advancement
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team that values different perspectives and experiences
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and flexible work arrangements
• Innovation Focus: Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of digital transformation initiatives
• Community Giving: Participate in TELUS\'s commitment to giving back to communities across Canada

Ready to make a difference? Join our team and help shape the future of Wireless at TELUS. We’re looking for passionate leaders who are excited about driving performance, innovation, and growth in Canada\'s telecommunications industry.