Director of Operations, Asset Management & Operational Efficiency

Systemex Industries Conseils; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP

Professional development & LMS access

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Systemex Group seeks a senior Asset Management leader to drive mandates across mining, manufacturing, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure high-quality delivery, and foster continuous improvement aligned with ISO 55000 and reliability best practices.

You will partner with clients to optimize asset lifecycles, manage risk, and advance strategic growth through effective workforce planning, training, and knowledge transfer within SIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; P.Eng. designation is a strong asset.
• 10–15 years of experience in asset-intensive industrial environments (mining, manufacturing, energy, heavy industry).
• Proven leadership managing technical teams, operational delivery, and client relationships in consulting or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of asset management, ISO 55000, maintenance and reliability best practices, and CMMS/EAM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Asset Management practice, including project delivery, workload planning, resource allocation, KPIs, profitability, productivity, and safe, on-time, on-budget results.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, delivery frameworks, project execution methods, and cross-functional operational alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams while supporting hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, retention, knowledge transfer, and a high-performance culture.
• Oversee mandates related to asset management, maintenance and reliability, PM optimization, RCM/FMECA, CMMS/EAM systems, ISO 55000, and asset lifecycle support.
• Act as a senior escalation point for project and client issues, ensuring execution quality, client satisfaction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic client meetings, executive presentations, proposals, account growth, business development, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term practice growth.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Project delivery

CMMS/EAM

ISO 55000

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

• Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part of Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC)

SIC partners with organizations across the mining, manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors to improve operational performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

Our multidisciplinary teams support clients in operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, maintenance and reliability, asset management, workforce solutions, and continuous improvement. We don't simply develop strategies; we work alongside our clients to successfully implement them

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Asset Management practice, including project delivery, workload planning, resource allocation, KPIs, profitability, productivity, and safe, on-time, on-budget results.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, delivery frameworks, project execution methods, and cross-functional operational alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams while supporting hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, retention, knowledge transfer, and a high-performance culture.
• Oversee mandates related to asset management, maintenance and reliability, PM optimization, RCM/FMECA, CMMS/EAM systems, ISO 55000, operational readiness, and asset lifecycle support.
• Act as a senior escalation point for project and client issues, ensuring execution quality, client satisfaction, risk mitigation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic client meetings, executive presentations, proposals, account growth, business development, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term practice growth.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; P.Eng. designation is a strong asset.
• 10–15 years of experience in asset-intensive industrial environments, including mining, manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial operations.
• Proven leadership managing technical teams, operational delivery, multidisciplinary projects, and client relationships in consulting or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of asset management, ISO 55000, maintenance and reliability best practices, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and CMMS/EAM systems.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

You Will Thrive If You Have

• Strong operational leadership, execution mindset, accountability, organization, and adaptability.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands in fast-paced industrial environments.
• Strong people leadership, team development, and client-oriented approach focused on long-term partnerships and value creation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work structure, autonomy, summer hours, and a collaborative, stimulating, and diverse work environment.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary mandates, industry leaders, and opportunities to contribute directly to SIC’s growth and strategic positioning.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a Group RRSP, well-being and engagement programs, professional association reimbursement, and continuous learning resources, including an LMS.
• Office perks, including complimentary coffee and refreshments.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.