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About the Role

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead the delivery of operational readiness, business readiness, and organizational transition services for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support clients in preparing for the transition from construction and commissioning into steady-state operations, working on complex infrastructure programs and projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of operational readiness, activation and transition strategies for major infrastructure programs and projects
Lead the development of operational readiness frameworks, governance structures, stage gates, readiness criteria and decision-making processes
Lead readiness assessments, operational assurance reviews and evidence-based reporting to evaluate organizational preparedness for operational commencement
Lead the development of readiness KPIs, dashboards, maturity assessments and reporting frameworks to monitor progress toward operational commencement
Lead business readiness and change management activities to prepare people, processes and systems for transition into operations
Lead the planning and execution of operational readiness activities including operational procedures, workforce readiness, operational documentation and organizational preparation
Lead the development of acceptance, handover and transfer requirements between project delivery teams and operational organizations
Lead operational risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning, ensuring operational risks are effectively managed throughout project delivery
Lead operational exercises, operational proving activities, simulation exercises, emergency preparedness activities and operational trial runs
Lead stakeholder engagement, workshops and interviews, bringing together diverse stakeholder groups including owners, operators, maintainers, contractors, and regulators, supporting alignment of shared operational goals
Develop workplans, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage assigned deliverables and monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, synthesize findings and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing materials and other client deliverables
Coordinate and collaborate with technical, commercial and specialist disciplines across local, regional and global teams
Apply quality management processes, including reviewing project outputs and supporting the development of junior team members
Lead project commercial management activities, including forecasting, invoicing, change management and performance reporting
Contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, resourcing and work planning
Build trusted client relationships and contribute to knowledge sharing, service development and continuous improvement across the Advisory practice

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management or another relevant discipline
A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience supporting and/or delivering major infrastructure programs or projects in one or more infrastructure sectors, such as major transportation, transit, aviation, health, energy or water
Experience in one or more of operational readiness, change management, project delivery, asset management or governance and assurance
Demonstrated experience working within complex, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex operational systems and translate information into practical recommendations
Experience developing and managing workplans, coordinating stakeholders and delivering projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements
Strong understanding of operational risks and the processes required to transition projects into operational service
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and client materials
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the confidence to support and/or lead client meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within team environments
Positive, adaptable and collaborative approach aligned with delivering strong client outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience supporting the transition of assets from construction and commissioning into operations
Experience supporting operational integration between project delivery organizations and operational stakeholders, including owners, operators, maintainers and regulators
Experience developing operational readiness frameworks, readiness criteria and governance models
Familiarity with ISO 55000, asset management principles and operational assurance frameworks
Familiarity with safety management systems, regulatory approvals and operational certification processes
Experience facilitating operational exercises, emergency exercises, integration trials or operational proving activities
Change management credentials (CCMP, Prosci or equivalent)
Project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Skills

Operational readiness
Business readiness
Organizational transition
Project management
Change management
Asset management
Governance and assurance
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Stakeholder engagement
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Facilitation skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
ISO 55000
Asset management principles
Operational assurance frameworks
Safety management systems
Regulatory approvals
Operational certification processes
Operational exercises
Emergency exercises
Integration trials
Operational proving activities
CCMP
Prosci
PMP
PRINCE2

Location

Remote

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
Ten years of relevant professional experience

Education Level

Post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management or another relevant discipline

Salary/Compensations

$124,000 - $152,000

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Health and dental coverage
Wellness resources
Retirement savings
Insurance and disability protection
Paid time off
Family leave support
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people.
We work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand skills, take on new challenges, and grow careers.
We are committed to helping employees succeed by supporting their technical expertise, leadership experience, and exploration of new opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.