Manager, Operational Technology

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Canada is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Technology Delivery to oversee technology-enabled improvement projects across various operations. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of experience in technology delivery within industrial settings and strong project management skills. This hybrid role requires effective collaboration and leadership in diverse environments, ensuring the implementation of innovative tech solutions. A background in engineering or computer science is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of progressively senior level experience delivering and supporting technology.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental business processes and technologies.
• Working understanding of IoT technologies and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and delivery of technology projects globally.
• Build and manage a team of technology professionals.
• Develop and execute operational readiness plans.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Team management

Change management

Technical delivery

Education

Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Location: Calgary or Vancouver (hybrid of onsite and remote)

Reporting to the Program Manager, Renew Operational Systems, the Manager, Sustainability Technology Delivery is responsible for supporting our client's business transformation program.

In this role, you will develop and deliver a portfolio of Health, Safety and Environmental Technology-enabled improvement projects across the organization's operations, globally. Projects may involve real-time water and tailings monitoring, gas or particulate monitoring, mobile equipment proximity detection and collision avoidance, or a multitude of other technology-enabled business solutions, which are often combined with the program's applications of digital product development, advanced analytics, and machine learning to generate further value.

What you will be doing:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Manage the development and sustainable delivery of a sophisticated portfolio of integrated off-the-shelf and custom-developed technology projects across Teck operations globally.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and allocation of resources between projects within the portfolio.
• Lead the development of technology strategy and roadmap development within assigned business and technology domains.
• Build and manage a robust team of contract technology professionals, and establish partnerships with strategic suppliers to meet delivery and sustainment objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships across all Teck operations and corporate offices leveraging contacts to facilitate alignment of project objectives with the program strategy and overall objectives.
• Improve delivery efficiency and effectiveness via continuous monitoring of core metrics, Key Performance Indicators, and other critical success factors.
• Apply organizational change management and management of change techniques to maximize adoption of new technologies while minimizing the risk created by change to industrial environments.
• Work with sustainment teams to develop and execute operational readiness plans ensuring effective transitions to operations.
• Support purchasing teams in negotiating for products and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant areas of study.
• Minimum ten years of progressively senior level experience delivering and supporting technology, ideally within industrial organizations.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental business processes and associated technologies.
• Working understanding of systems architecture, design thinking, systems integration, cyber-security, Internet of Things technologies and industrial control systems.
• Excellent program and project management skills and solid understanding of business analysis techniques.

Travel: Some travel across North America; some travel to Chile as needed.

Note: Must be vaccinated