Senior Manager Business Development

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Bachelors Degree with a focus in Finance, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Business Administration, or a relevant study is required

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Temporary Work Location: Toronto, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: April 26, 2025

Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $206,000.00 Per Year

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager Business Development.

Reporting to the Director, Business Development, this position is responsible for driving OPG’s strategic planning focused on sustainable revenue growth by maintaining market intelligence, assessing key strategic developments across OPG’s family of companies and facilitating the integration of business intelligence, information, perspectives and analyses.

Key Accountabilities

1. Assess and advise on specific electricity policy and/or strategic issues affecting OPG and address specific strategic queries by senior management.
2. Interface with internal stakeholders to access information, resources and specialized expertise, and provide input to the development of supporting functional strategies and operating and business plans.
3. Project manage and/or support a range of strategic development and planning initiatives.
4. Support the negotiation of commercial arrangements with external parties in the fulfillment of the above initiatives.
5. Collaborate across business units and with Corporate Strategy to support the development of OPG’s enterprise growth plans, including assessing new technology options and business development opportunities/investments, and other joint initiatives.
6. Undertake synthesis and analysis of business intelligence to identify potential business opportunities and threats and propose strategies to capitalize on opportunities and/or mitigate threats.
7. Perform high-level opportunity assessment in support of quick-turnaround queries from senior leadership and to support communications with shareholders.
8. Prepare business case summaries and memoranda for senior management.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Finance, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Business Administration, or a relevant study is required;
2. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA/CA) designation, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) is considered an asset;
3. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MFin) is also considered an asset.
4. Minimum six years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate business development or investment banking;
5. Strong strategic and facilitative leadership skills with a minimum of 3 years of management experience is required; demonstrating the ability to effectively lead, influence and motivate a team of high performing business development, investment or financial modelling resources;
6. Requires critical thinking, analytical, research and creative problem solving skills. A keen eye for detail;
7. People oriented with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining positive, productive and collaborative working relationships and partnerships externally and internally with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the ability to present material to senior and executive management;
8. Strong sense of urgency and decision-making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;
9. Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges. A strong drive and a high level of energy, commitment and enthusiasm to take on complex and challenging situations in a dynamic organization;
10. Experience and exposure from working in/for energy or infrastructure investments, power generation or utilities is preferred.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This position will be temporarily based in Toronto, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.