Program Integration Manager

The Program Integration Manager supports the Project Integration Lead with the integrated delivery of the Project by improving coordination across work packages and functional disciplines. The role focuses on supporting visibility of cross-package dependencies, supporting alignment of delivery sequencing and key milestones, and facilitating coordination where Project decisions affect multiple areas of delivery, as directed by Metrolinx. The role is for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Interface Manager, Project Assurance Manager and Project Handover Manager to deliver best for project outcomes; Identify areas for process efficiencies and work with the Technical Director and Project Integration Lead to implement improvements if necessary; Maintain visibility of cross-package dependencies across the Project, identifying where infrastructure readiness, construction sequencing, or installation activities intersect between contracts; Identify and highlight interface and integration risks to management by identifying cross-work-package technical and schedule dependencies that could impact delivery, and facilitate timely reporting and escalation of emerging risks to Project leadership; Develop and align delivery sequencing across work packages by coordinating with work package teams and project controls to reconcile construction, systems installation, and access milestones; Facilitate integrated mitigation and scenario planning where delivery challenges or schedule pressures arise; Facilitate cross-work package discussions where sequencing, access arrangements, or readiness milestones require alignment; Champion, in consult with the Project Handover Manager, Project-wide handover planning and execution, including leading the implementation of the Handover Management Plan and Procedures and monitoring handover progress and performance; Work with the Handover Manager to develop/implement T-minus (backward pass) and forward pass regimes for each handover; Support Construction with the coordination of shared site access and construction logistics where construction sequencing, site access, or logistics arrangements affect multiple contractors or work packages; Support Project Controls by providing technical and execution insight to improve schedule integration, scenario planning, and mitigation development across work packages; Work with the Project Interface Manager to support Technical Coordination across work packages by providing a project-level perspective on technical interfaces; Promote a project-wide perspective on delivery decisions, encouraging consideration of cross-project impacts when changes or mitigation actions are proposed within individual contracts

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, from an accredited college or university and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience; Experience of developing or delivering major engineering and/or construction projects e.g. rail, airports or another area of infrastructure; Experience with engineering and construction work planning, scheduling and cost estimating; Proven experience in a senior integration role delivering complex railway systems, through all project phases; Ability to promote & provide programme clarity and enhanced decision making through use of data analytics in an evolving programme environment; Good working knowledge of contracts and procurement; Ability to prepare clear strategic planning procedures and user-friendly templates to assist the multiple delivery work packages to execute with common approaches; Broad knowledge of all phases of engineering, field activities, production techniques, building materials, and construction methods for development of various work areas; Understands technical issues and cost related to selection of design features and unique engineering design requirements; Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client and various entities to provide planning / design / feasibility solutions in a multi-disciplinary / multi-sectional context; Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach; Ability to manage and build successful teams in an evolving programme environment; Excellent communicator, with the ability to persuade and influence external and internal parties

Benefits

Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vision, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts (no waiting period); Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required; Competitive total compensation aligned to major project delivery roles; Long-term, multi-year program with exposure across multiple construction packages