CleanTech – Director, Projects and Corporate Results

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Stonewood Group Inc. Full time

Client operates as a not-for-profit corporation and has been working with the public and private sector including industry, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial community and all levels of government to achieve this mandate.

Client operates funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions such as addressing climate change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil, and supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.

Scope of Position:

This position reports to the VP, Performance and is responsible for overall project management and the reporting of corporate results within the organization. The role oversees the contracting, execution, and post-project reporting phases of the portfolio lifecycle, as well as the reporting of corporate results.

The Director actively manages a dynamic team, the budget and reporting requirements for the function ensuring that project management processes are effective and that funded projects are delivered in accordance with Client’s Funding Agreement and exemplary quality standards. The focus of this position is to support the ongoing deliverables of both funded and organizational projects.

Of particular importance is assuring that Client’s results measurement and reporting is transparent, accurate, timely, relevant, and auditable. Responsibilities include identifying strategic ways to use Client’s extensive measurement, reporting, and data resources to further drive the foundation’s results, performance, and sustainability.

The Director also supports due diligence on new projects and leads the preparation and presentation of modification requests for existing projects and interacts with all levels of the organization as well as senior management within the Portfolio companies. From time to time this person may be called on to backstop the VP, Performance.

Travel

Travel will be expected in order to visit with new applicants and existing portfolio companies and project sites. It will vary and is estimated at approximately 15%.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Lead contracting and project management activities, coach recipients, troubleshoot project issues and challenges to keep projects progressing towards delivering results while managing/mitigating financial, governance, and reputational risks to the organization.
  • Continuously review and improve processes with the aim of increasing efficiency, maintaining good governance and assuring accountability.
  • Provide day-to-day management of the team, through coaching and mentoring, empowering the team to take responsibility for their portfolios, while delivering results.
  • Establish, track and deliver on performance goals such as portfolio disbursements, contracting and disbursement timeframes and portfolio health/risk analysis, etc.
  • Coordinate and synchronize project management and screening and evaluation activities to deliver on those goals.
  • Manage project-level negotiations/interactions with legal and financial auditors.
  • Review, approve and present contracts and modifications, as well as milestone claims and disbursements.
  • Ensure project data for portfolio and project-specific reporting requirements is collected and updated as required.
  • Summarize and present portfolio updates to the Executive Team.
  • Manage project close-out and Post-project reporting processes including financial audits.
  • Participate as a Management representative in due diligence meetings.
  • Lead assessment of contract readiness and Quality Assurance / Quality Control of Team input to all Proposals and PRC Summaries.
  • Oversee Modification Request process and present Modification Requests to the Project Review Committee and Board.
  • Present portfolio status to PRC and Board.

Corporate Reporting

  • Oversee Client’s performance data gathering, measurement, and reporting activities, with accountability for data quality and integrity. Ensure that all relevant project data (including Environmental Benefits reporting) to support internal and corporate reporting requirements are collected and updated regularly.
  • Contribute to Client’s corporate strategies by identifying performance information that may support, influence, and leverage results;
  • Develop metrics and methodologies for analyzing Client performance from both a corporate, and portfolio perspective. Monitor and report on key performance indicators within Client’s portfolio performance reporting framework;
  • Identify opportunities to enhance measurement and reporting data value by defining and implementing new methods, tools and metrics to support adjustments as stakeholder needs change;
  • Optimize use of automation and improve reporting efficiency and flexibility;
  • Support the development of communication strategies that leverage performance analysis, provide context to data to increase meaning and understanding, and ultimately engage key stakeholders;
  • Work with CEO and Senior Management to build case studies and examples of Client benefits to Canada;
  • Lead quality control of the project-level information included in the segmented database on Client’s website, as well as relevant sections of the Annual Report.
  • Maintain engagement with, and knowledge of, government departments to ensure Client performance measurement and reporting aligns with policies, laws, regulations, and performance targets for government clean technology objectives.

Skills and Knowledge Required

Education

Required: Degree in Engineering, Environmental or related fields; Business – Commerce degree.

Assets: MBA, managerial accounting and project management certification, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience

  • 10–15 progressive years in project/program management preferably in the environment sector.
  • 7+ years of experience in the following areas – Financial Management of large-scale programs; Risk Management, Contract Management and Resource Management;
  • Experience working in start-up companies and/or government departments.

Location

  • There is a preference for the position to be located in Ottawa.

Skills

  • Knowledge of sustainable development and of environmental issues.
  • Attention to detail, with project/program management experience.
  • Advanced analytical and conceptual thinking skills;
  • Ability to understand a broad range of technologies and business metrics;
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability metrics, measurement, and valuation methodologies and resources;
  • Understanding of environmental laws, regulations, standards, and voluntary guidelines;
  • Ability to draw connections and communicate relevance between data/statistics and business performance;
  • Proven Leadership skills in management of resources.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Goal-oriented and action-focused.
  • Demonstrated ability to create a team environment.
  • Ability to work productively with numerous stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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