Director, Business Operations

Director, Business Operations Location: Etobicoke Company: Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. Department: Business Operations Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reports to: General Manager Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Peter Gilgan, one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and the founder of Mattamy Homes, SAMI combines automation, robotics and AI to produce high-quality prefabricated components at industrial scale. With a state-of-the-art facility set to open in the Greater Toronto Area, SAMI aims to address the housing crisis by making homeownership more attainable, accelerating construction timelines and setting a new benchmark for innovation in the industry. Operating independently and serving a broad range of builders, SAMI’s mission is simple: to provide housing people are proud of. For more information, visit Stelumar.com. What we offer At SAMI, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the operating model and strategy of one of Canada’s most advanced and ambitious technology/manufacturing companies. You will work directly with the General Manager and senior leadership team, driving strategic projects across the organization. This is a high-impact role where you’ll create the foundations for SAMI to continue to efficiently scale. Your work will directly influence our growth, productivity, operational excellence and long-term success. What you’ll do Create and lead our corporate operating rhythm (e.g., goal setting, business review processes, KPI management and performance tracking). Drive high-impact strategic projects across the organization. Stand up and support the initial execution of new functions or divisions, bridging gaps until long-term ownership is established. Partner with Finance to shape and execute the strategic planning process, aligning budgets and forecasts with operational goals. Lead cross-function initiatives, ensuring alignment and acting as the "glue" across all departments within SAMI (Volumetric Modular, Structural Components, Cabinetry & Millwork, Technology, Finance, People & Culture, Procurement, and Logistics). Enable process improvement, standardizing and optimizing business processes to increase efficiency and scalability. Provide disciplined project management, setting scope, timelines, and ROI tracking for major initiatives. Support other leaders through decision support for leadership team, prepare board materials, and coordinate sensitive cross-department priorities. Other duties as assigned. What you bring Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and certifications. 7–12+ years’ experience in operations leadership, management consulting, strategy, or a technology/manufacturing scale-up. Builder mindset, you thrive in ambiguous, scaling environments and can create structure from scratch. Proven track record in driving cross-functional projects in complex environments. Strong analytical skills (Excel, PowerBI/Tableau, financial modeling, KPI design). Program/project management discipline — able to run PMO-like governance while being hands‑on. Clear communicator who can influence peers, execs, and plant-level operators alike with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. Ability to summarize strategies into a clear and concise narrative. Bonus Points Experience at a high growth scale-up. Certifications or designations in project management. We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow. Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr