Role overview

This senior leadership role reports to the Vice President, Distribution Operations & Asset Management and is accountable for the strategic leadership, planning, governance, and execution of the organization’s capital and maintenance programs. This role ensures capital investments are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial targets.

The Director leads an integrated delivery model spanning program planning, contractor governance, major project execution, and continuous improvement, while building scalable capabilities, strengthening governance, and driving performance across the end-to-end capital lifecycle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Capital Strategy, Planning & Governance

Define and lead the enterprise capital delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term asset planning objectives
Establish and continuously evolve governance frameworks covering program execution, financial performance, risk management, and compliance
Integrate capital planning with financial forecasting, asset management, and operational strategies
Provide executive oversight to ensure capital programs deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations

Program Planning & Performance Management

Provide strategic oversight of capital and maintenance program planning, including multi-year forecasts, prioritization, and resource strategies
Challenge and validate execution plans, resourcing models, and delivery strategies across internal and external teams
Establish robust performance management frameworks, including variance analysis, risk identification, and corrective action planning
Monitor program health and proactively address delivery risks, ensuring predictable and reliable outcomes

Contractor Governance & Delivery Model

Define and lead contractor and vendor strategy, including sourcing models, RFP processes, and contract award frameworks
Establish strong contractor governance, performance management, and accountability mechanisms
Oversee contract administration, including cost validation, change orders, and compliance with contractual obligations
Optimize contractor capacity, productivity, and workload balancing to support efficient program delivery

Major Project Delivery & Execution

Provide executive leadership for the delivery of high-value, high-risk capital projects
Establish governance, controls, and reporting frameworks for major infrastructure initiatives
Ensure effective stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and decision-making at the program and project level
Oversee delivery performance, ensuring alignment to business cases, timelines, and financial commitments

Continuous Improvement, Analytics & Cost Optimization

Lead continuous improvement strategy across capital delivery, embedding a culture of operational excellence and accountability
Drive standardization, process optimization, and adoption of best practices across the capital lifecycle
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to enable data-driven performance management
Conduct cost and unit rate analysis to improve cost predictability, identify inefficiencies, and inform future planning cycles

Enterprise Alignment & Capability Building

Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to ensure integrated planning and execution
Align capital delivery priorities with enterprise strategy, asset management plans, and regulatory commitments
Build and scale new capabilities across program delivery, governance, and performance management functions
Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Enterprise leadership mindset with the ability to shape capital delivery strategy and influence organization-wide priorities
Proven ability to translate complex capital programs into executable plans with predictable financial and operational outcomes
Deep expertise in capital program delivery, infrastructure projects, and governance frameworks in regulated environments
Strong financial and analytical acumen, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control at scale
Advanced ability to leverage data, performance metrics, and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
Strong contractor and vendor management expertise, including sourcing, performance management, and contract governance
Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation, building new functions, and optimizing delivery models

Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across executive leadership, technical, and operational teams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in capital program delivery, infrastructure, or utility operations, with accountability for large-scale, complex portfolios
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale capital programs with full accountability for scope, schedule, cost, governance, and risk management
Strong knowledge of capital planning, project delivery methodologies, contractor/vendor management, and governance frameworks; PMP or equivalent certification considered an asset
Experience operating in regulated environments with complex compliance, financial, and reporting requirements, with strong financial and analytical acumen. MBA considered an asset.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams, and to build and develop high-performing teams in complex environments

Compensation Package: $148,800.00 to $186,000.00annually + Competitive Bonus + Benefits + OMERS Pension Plan
The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, hiring compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skillset, education/ training, and other organizational needs.
Note: This posting is for a new position.