Senior Manager, Growth & Innovation

PowerON Energy Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company in Toronto seeks an experienced professional for strategic business development focused on large-scale electrification. The role involves building partnerships with OEMs and various governmental entities, monitoring industry trends, and leading innovative projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in strategy and business development, preferably in energy or clean technology, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. Join us in shaping a sustainable future for transportation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or innovation.
• Experience in energy, mobility, clean technology, or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage senior-level partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends to identify future demand.
• Build strategic partnerships with OEMs and governments.
• Lead strategic pilots for validating new markets.

Skills

Strategic partnerships building

Business development

Market analysis

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA or similar advanced training

Job description

PowerON Energy Solutions is leading the charge in large-scale fleet electrification across Canada, delivering turnkey infrastructure that connects the electricity grid to electric vehicle chargers, battery storage, solar generation, and smart energy management systems.

As a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, PowerON combines the agility of an entrepreneurial venture with the strength of one of Canada’s largest clean energy companies. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation by helping transit agencies, fleet operators, and businesses unlock the full potential of electrification.

PowerON is an innovator and integrator, managing complex infrastructure projects that reshape how large-scale transportation is powered and how communities thrive. Joining PowerON means working at the forefront of the clean energy economy, where your expertise will directly contribute to building a sustainable, reliable, and resilient future.

PowerON’s office is located in midtown Toronto at Yonge & Eglinton.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for expanding PowerON’s market position through strategic partnerships, new business opportunities, and the development of innovative business models and programs. It focuses on creating new pathways for large-scale electrification by bringing together OEMs, governments, utilities, technology providers, and major fleet customers, and by shaping opportunities where PowerON can lead.

The mandate includes building the capabilities, partnerships, and internal processes that help PowerON implement new ideas, test emerging technologies, and translate industry trends into practical growth initiatives. It combines ecosystem building, business development strategy, and innovation design to ensure the company stays ahead of the market and is positioned as a preferred partner for complex electrification programs.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Monitor industry, policy, technology, and competitive trends to identify where future demand will form and where PowerON should play next

Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, governments, utilities, funders, and major fleets to shape markets and create demand for PowerON’s solutions

Develop partnership structures and collaboration models that position PowerON as the preferred integrator for emerging electrification programs

Lead strategic pilots, consortiums, and special projects that validate new markets and open revenue-generating opportunities ahead of competitors

Design and refine business models that support electrification at scale and align with customer needs, policy priorities, and available funding

Develop business cases and implementation pathways for major strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with PowerON’s long‑term growth direction

Provide market, partner, and competitor insights that directly inform product strategy and guide the development of repeatable offerings and services

Work closely with Electrification Solutions, Business Development, Energy Markets, and other teams to shape early‑stage strategic concepts into viable service models

Lead cross‑functional execution of strategic initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring strong commercial positioning and clear internal alignment

Build internal capabilities and innovation processes that help PowerON identify opportunities early, respond faster than competitors, and continuously strengthen its market position

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An MBA or similar advanced training considered an asset.

10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, or innovation

Experience working in energy, mobility, clean technology, or infrastructure

Proven ability to build and manage senior‑level partnerships with government, OEMs, utilities, or major customers

Strong skills in business model design, market analysis, and business case development

Ability to lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives from concept to execution

Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

PowerON will accommodate candidates under the AODA legislation in all aspects of the hiring process. Please notify us if accommodation is required.

PowerON Energy Solutions uses Workwolf’s AI‑enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job‑related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.