Manager Risk,Steering,Change Management

Date: Oct 29, 2025

Location:
St. Thomas, CA

Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job Function: Operations

Job ID: 4286

Our Story and Why We're Growing

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group's largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it's a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You'll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Lead Change and Risk Manager to spearhead organizational change initiatives and lead risk mitigation efforts across our battery cell factory ramp-up. This role will manage a team and ensure transformation efforts are delivered smoothly, sustainably, and with minimal disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the roll-out of an international full-sized battery cell factory in coordination with the Head of Project Management.
• Address problems through change and risk management and contingency planning and presenting solutions and/or alternatives to Head of Project Management and/or other management members.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of integrated risk and change management frameworks, managing a team to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, while proactively managing change impacts across teams and departments.
• Lead the design and execution of change management plans, including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training, and adoption support.
• Ensure team readiness through assessments and feedback loops, adjusting strategies to maximize change effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee structured risk and change tracking systems, ensuring team accountability for documentation of mitigation actions, lessons learned, and change outcomes.
• Ensure change initiatives are embedded into project planning and execution through collaboration with project managers and functional leads.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of integrated reports, coordinating team input to communicate risk exposures, change progress, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Monitor KPIs related to risk control effectiveness and change adoption, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead the team in incident response and crisis management planning, ensuring organizational resilience and readiness.
• Champion and lead a culture of proactive risk management and change agility across the team.
• Provide strategic updates and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key risks, change impacts, and team-driven recommendations.
• Lead performance management activities for the Change and Risk team, including setting individual objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing coaching and development feedback to team members.
• Ensure alignment of team goals with organizational strategy and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What you bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Organizational Development, or related fields and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
• +10 years of professional experience in project environments, with proven expertise in risk management, continuous improvement, and change enablement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change management strategies, including stakeholder analysis, communication planning, training, and adoption support. In-depth knowledge of project management practices and the ability to build integrated frameworks for risk mitigation and change readiness.
• Proven ability to coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, operational, and organizational risks.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in change and risk management initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams, project managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, conducting performance reviews, and driving team development.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple risk and change management initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and presenting risk and change data.
• High level of professionalism, responsiveness, and a structured, results-oriented work style.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Adaptability to inter-cultural settings with strong empathy and interpersonal understanding, especially when managing change across global teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of hierarchy and functional departments.
• International mindset and strong interest in global work and diverse teams
• Experience in the automotive and/or e-mobility industry is considered an asset.
• German language skills are considered an asset.

Power Perks

• Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.

• Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don't need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.

• Opportunities for development

• Relocation Support

• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.

• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.

• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.

• This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.

Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.

Location:
St. Thomas, CA

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job ID: 4286

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.