Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Readiness Manager, COM

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The Readiness Manager for the Metrolinx plays a central role in ensuring that client successfully prepares the extension for operational handover. The position leads operational readiness across design, construction, systems integration, commissioning, safety assurance, and handover

(Internal Title: Project Management IV)
Operational Readiness Leadership:
Lead Client’s operational readiness strategy and roadmap
Coordinate readiness across engineering, construction, operations, and safety teams
Testing, Commissioning & Trial Operations:
Support commissioning planning, integrated testing, and trial operations
Development & maintenance of readiness documentation (System Safety Certification Strategy, System Definition Document, CPG Recommendation Reports, Risk Assessment Completion Declarations, Panel Presentations, Hazard Record, etc.)
Planning, executing & attending all imminent and future readiness panels and submissions to key-in with project timelines, including SRP/ORP/ISA/MSCC.
Coordinating documented ‘low/high risk’ appraisals with SSA/ISA for all project scope.
Attending recurring Readiness Control Board & ISA touchpoints.
Weekly touchpoints with Mx PDT to track scope-specific progress related to readiness submissions, adjust readiness strategy and forecasting & collect updated submittals.
Continuous improvement and streamlining of readiness process and future planning to reduce friction in readiness coordination with ORP/SRP/SSA/ISA.
Operations & Maintenance Readiness:
Oversee operational documentation, training materials, and asset information Asset Handover & Contractual Deliverables:
Risk Management and Reporting
Maintain readiness risk register and prepare executive reporting

Working Conditions
Office-based (5 Days in Office)

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Experience:
7–10 years’ experience in major transit or infrastructure projects
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management
Education:
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Transportation, or related field, or relevant demonstrable experience
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of commissioning, systems integration, and operations
Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Project Management software
Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership   
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities    
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)  
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others’ strengths
Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Effectively leads multi-resource Project Management teams
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Proven success in providing on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones