Planning & Scheduling Manager

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada SYSTRA Full time
About SYSTRA Canada

SYSTRA Canada is a leading international consulting and engineering group, renowned for designing innovative transportation infrastructure solutions. As a dedicated engineering and consulting firm, we specialize in transportation solutions for passengers and goods, striving to create the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective tailor-made transport solutions.

Our team of 7,500 experts is committed to transforming the world through innovative means of transport. We work collaboratively to provide people around the globe with the opportunity to move freely every day. Our engineers are passionate about delivering exceptional results, leveraging their expertise and human qualities to drive innovation and excellence in transportation.

Role and Responsibilities

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will report to the Planning & Schedule Management Lead for the GO Expansion Program, forming part of the Integrated Program Delivery Team (IPDT). The role is responsible for delivering and exceeding client expectations across the following areas:

  • Implementing IPD Best Practices in contract management.
  • Engaging key stakeholders on contract transformation under the PDP/IPDT model.
  • Managing IPD practices in procedures, processes, and training for contract management.
  • Managing the change in model and structure related to planning and schedule management among the PDP Commercial Team and Vendor Community.
Specific Responsibilities

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will:

  • Support the review and update of existing planning and schedule processes and procedures, aligning with IPDT Model Best Practices.
  • Support the development and implementation of program-wide project requirements for planning and scheduling, ensuring consistency and supporting program delivery.
  • Support the development and deployment of a program contingency management process.
  • Manage planning and schedule management IPDT procedures, systems, and toolsets for program management of contracts across the GO Expansion Program.
  • Support a program-wide view of planning and schedule considerations, ensuring consistency of approach.
  • Support projects and their supply chains to deliver efficiently and effectively, taking a program approach to removing consistent causes of cost and schedule overrun.
  • Manage consistency of delivery approach, standardizing program and project procedures to ensure integration and compliance with statutory and Metrolinx requirements.
  • Manage and provide for 'best for program' decision making by creating the capability of consistent and real-time reporting linked to the program control center.
  • Support program-level risk management, identifying and mitigating risks/issues and optimizing opportunities across all aspects of the program.
  • Support stakeholder engagement at a program level as required by the stakeholder management plan.
Technical Management Expertise

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will provide consistent management in the area of planning and schedule management to program management stakeholders, demonstrating experience in contract administration and contract management of large capital programs. They will also support the management of stakeholder, vendor, contractor, and project team relationships, advising and supporting the transformation of delivery team and supply chain cultures through new delivery models.

Leadership Behavioral Qualities

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will:

  • Provide full capability in the area of planning and schedule management to program management stakeholders.
  • Take responsibility for their actions, lead by example, and act in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner.
  • Persuade and influence others successfully towards a desired course of action.
  • Demonstrate a better perspective and explore innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way.
  • Present clearly and communicate effectively, in a confident manner, with their audience in mind.
  • Respectfully listen to others and consider all views presented.
  • Balance team and individual responsibilities, giving and welcoming feedback.
  • Prioritize team success above personal interests.
Qualifications

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will possess:

  • A degree or equivalent with professional work experience in commercial and contract management disciplines.
  • 10 years of planning and schedule management experience in rail and transit projects.
  • IPDT delivery model experience.
  • Holding or working towards a professional qualification is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience in Power BI.


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