Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives to lead complex projects and foster innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and extensive management experience. This role requires collaboration across departments and the ability to drive organizational change. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of management consulting experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Mentor staff in strategic thinking and project oversight.
• Manage the ‘Innovation Incubator’ for internal ideas.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary Degree

Master's in Relevant Fields

Tools

Lean Greenbelt

Job description

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Description

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that foster continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Job Details

The Town offers exciting career opportunities along with a competitive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

Functional Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading large-scale, complex projects aligned with the Town's strategic goals. This role involves identifying strategic opportunities, supporting decision-making, and ensuring successful transformation initiatives. The Manager will foster strong relationships, motivate staff, and demonstrate excellence in project management, process analysis, and change management. Collaboration and innovation are key aspects of this role.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CAO, ensuring organizational agility and effective strategy execution.
• Assess organizational change appetite and priorities, facilitating change initiatives.
• Define and monitor success metrics, providing tools for departments to track performance.
• Translate innovative ideas into actionable plans with stakeholder accountability.
• Manage the ‘Innovation Incubator’ to nurture internal ideas from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate the development of the Corporate Strategic Plan and sub-strategies.
• Mentor staff in strategic thinking, project oversight, and conflict resolution.
• Build collaborative relationships across the Town to support strategic projects and policies.
• Lead the management of project frameworks, continuous improvement programs, and performance reporting.
• Influence budget decisions to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain a broad understanding of all functional areas to support organizational goals.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have a post-secondary degree or master’s in relevant fields, with at least 8 years of management consulting, continuous improvement, or transformation experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Certifications in Project Management, Change Management, or Lean Greenbelt are advantageous. Municipal experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements are assets.

The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to simplify complex problems, inspire cross-functional teams, and drive organizational transformation. Flexibility to work in-office, remotely, and after hours is required. The position offers a salary range of $135,329.15 to $169,161.44 plus benefits.

Satisfactory criminal record check and proof of qualifications are required. The Town values diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation requests can be directed to People Services.

Applications are accepted until May 29th, 2025, 12:00PM EST.