Senior Advisory Consultant Operational Readiness

Mott MacDonald; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald, a leading engineering and consultancy firm, seeks a Senior Consultant to lead operational readiness, activation and transition initiatives for major infrastructure programs. You will guide governance, readiness criteria and change management while coordinating with owners, operators and regulators.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and delivering evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management or another relevant discipline.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience supporting and/or delivering major infrastructure programs or projects.
• Experience in operational readiness, change management, project delivery, asset management or governance and assurance.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex operational systems and translate information into practical recommendations.
• Experience developing and managing workplans, coordinating stakeholders and delivering projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of operational risks and the processes required to transition projects into operational service.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and client materials.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the confidence to support and/or lead client meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within team environments.
• Positive, adaptable and collaborative approach aligned with delivering strong client outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting the transition of assets from construction and commissioning into operations.
• Experience supporting operational integration between project delivery organizations and operational stakeholders, including owners, operators, maintainers and regulators.
• Experience developing operational readiness frameworks, readiness criteria and governance models.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000, asset management principles and operational assurance frameworks.
• Familiarity with safety management systems, regulatory approvals and operational certification processes.
• Experience facilitating operational exercises, emergency exercises, integration trials or operational proving activities.
• Change management credentials (CCMP, Prosci or equivalent)
• Project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of operational readiness, activation and transition strategies for major infrastructure programs and projects.
• Lead the development of operational readiness frameworks, governance structures, stage gates, readiness criteria and decision-making processes.
• Lead readiness assessments, operational assurance reviews and evidence-based reporting to evaluate organizational preparedness for operational commencement.
• Lead the development of readiness KPIs, dashboards, maturity assessments and reporting frameworks to monitor progress toward operational commencement.
• Lead business readiness and change management activities to prepare people, processes and systems for transition into operations.
• Lead the planning and execution of operational readiness activities including operational procedures, workforce readiness, operational documentation and organizational preparation.
• Lead the development of acceptance, handover and transfer requirements between project delivery teams and operational organizations.
• Lead operational risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning, ensuring operational risks are effectively managed throughout project delivery.
• Lead operational exercises, operational proving activities, simulation exercises, emergency preparedness activities and operational trial runs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, workshops and interviews, bringing together diverse stakeholder groups including owners, operators, maintainers, contractors, and regulators, supporting alignment of shared operational goals.
• Develop workplans, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage assigned deliverables and monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, synthesize findings and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing materials and other client deliverables.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical, commercial and specialist disciplines across local, regional and global teams.
• Apply quality management processes, including reviewing project outputs and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Lead project commercial management activities, including forecasting, invoicing, change management and performance reporting.
• Contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, resourcing and work planning.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to knowledge sharing, service development and continuous improvement across the Advisory practice.

Skills

Operational readiness

Change management

Project delivery

Governance & assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication (written)

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management

Tools

PMP/PRINCE2

CCMP/Prosci

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead the delivery of operational readiness, business readiness and organizational transition services for major infrastructure projects across public and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will work on complex infrastructure programs and projects, supporting clients in preparing for the safe, effective and efficient transition from construction and commissioning into steady-state operations. Assignments may include operational readiness, activation and transition planning, business readiness and change management, operational governance, asset handover, operational assurance, stakeholder alignment and organizational preparedness.

The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving and change and/or project management capability, together with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate practical, evidence-based recommendations to clients and senior decision-makers. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities will involve:

• Lead the development and implementation of operational readiness, activation and transition strategies for major infrastructure programs and projects
• Lead the development of operational readiness frameworks, governance structures, stage gates, readiness criteria and decision-making processes
• Lead readiness assessments, operational assurance reviews and evidence-based reporting to evaluate organizational preparedness for operational commencement
• Lead the development of readiness KPIs, dashboards, maturity assessments and reporting frameworks to monitor progress toward operational commencement
• Lead business readiness and change management activities to prepare people, processes and systems for transition into operations
• Lead the planning and execution of operational readiness activities including operational procedures, workforce readiness, operational documentation and organizational preparation
• Lead the development of acceptance, handover and transfer requirements between project delivery teams and operational organizations
• Lead operational risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning, ensuring operational risks are effectively managed throughout project delivery
• Lead operational exercises, operational proving activities, simulation exercises, emergency preparedness activities and operational trial runs
• Lead stakeholder engagement, workshops and interviews, bringing together diverse stakeholder groups including owners, operators, maintainers, contractors, and regulators, supporting alignment of shared operational goals
• Develop workplans, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage assigned deliverables and monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, synthesize findings and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing materials and other client deliverables
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical, commercial and specialist disciplines across local, regional and global teams
• Apply quality management processes, including reviewing project outputs and supporting the development of junior team members
• Lead project commercial management activities, including forecasting, invoicing, change management and performance reporting
• Contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, resourcing and work planning
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to knowledge sharing, service development and continuous improvement across the Advisory practice

Candidate Specification:

• A post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management or another relevant discipline
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience supporting and/or delivering major infrastructure programs or projects in one or more infrastructure sectors, such as major transportation, transit, aviation, health, energy or water
• Experience in one or more of operational readiness, change management, project delivery, asset management or governance and assurance
• Demonstrated experience working within complex, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex operational systems and translate information into practical recommendations
• Experience developing and managing workplans, coordinating stakeholders and delivering projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements
• Strong understanding of operational risks and the processes required to transition projects into operational service
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and client materials
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the confidence to support and/or lead client meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within team environments
• Positive, adaptable and collaborative approach aligned with delivering strong client outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting the transition of assets from construction and commissioning into operations
• Experience supporting operational integration between project delivery organizations and operational stakeholders, including owners, operators, maintainers and regulators
• Experience developing operational readiness frameworks, readiness criteria and governance models
• Familiarity with ISO 55000, asset management principles and operational assurance frameworks
• Familiarity with safety management systems, regulatory approvals and operational certification processes
• Experience facilitating operational exercises, emergency exercises, integration trials or operational proving activities
• Change management credentials (CCMP, Prosci or equivalent)
• Project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary range for this position is from $124,000 - $152,000.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

The comprehensive benefits and rewards package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to health and dental coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings, insurance and disability protection, paid time off, family leave support, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and change.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location(s)

Toronto, ON, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Various

Discipline

Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref

17403