Manager, Commercial Management

Metrolinx•Toronto, ON

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. This role is an in‑office position based at our 20 Bay Street office. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization. Are you a strategic and analytical thinker and clear communicator? Our Commercial Management Team - Part of the Rail and Fleet Maintenance Office are hiring for a Manager, Commercial Management. The incumbent will provide advice to the VP, Commercial Management and Director, Commercial Management, this role leads and provides oversight and guidance of commercial governance and decision-making for the planning and delivery of the files within the division. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Completion of a degree in, Business, Commerce, Finance, Contract/Construction Law, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles related to the planning, design, construction and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works including experience with managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects and/or operational contracts.
Expert knowledge of contract administration and claims management techniques and practices in a large multi project complex operational, construction and infrastructure environments.
Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially AFP – Alternate Financing Procurement).
Extensive experience in the interpretation of contract law, and Ontario legislation
Proficient experience in using contract administration systems, such as Primavera Contract Manager and Oracle Unifier, Ariba, Coupa, Etc.
Management and leadership skills to manage departmental staff and lead projects and motivate a team of Senior Contract Administrators, matrixed staff and consultants.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and a positive attitude to drive resolutions to stakeholder issues.

Responsibilities

Oversees the monitoring of 3rd party supplier contract performance through appropriate supplier management governance, pro-active issue resolution, change requests/amendments, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Provides guidance and leadership in the development of governance and management strategies to ensure that Metrolinx effectively manages their 3rd party suppliers, negotiates contracts that adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures, and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
Identifies and closely monitors contractual risks, constraints and contingencies to avoid or mitigate additional costs, penalties and delays. Supports the development of, and directly implements, mitigation tactics throughout the contract lifecycle.
Working collaboratively with Leadership regarding the development and implementation of organizational strategies, growth opportunities, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence, continuous improvement and providing subject matter expertise.
Assists in the development and implementation of opportunities and roadblocks; applies political acuity and relationship management to ensure risks are detected, assessed, managed and/or resolved; monitors development and implementation of mitigation plans to maximize opportunities 3rd party supplier standards and operational procedures to ensure successful delivery of the organization’s large and complex operational initiatives.
Analyzes and provides recommendations on procurement strategies consistent with overall strategic goals of the Division.
Produces contract performance reports and maintains monthly, quarterly and executive management reports and distributes as needed.
Actively anticipates changes in both external and internal environment for potential impacts and risks and takes appropriate action to inform and mitigate risks.
Assists in the review and analysis of complex tenders and contract documents to ensure that the appropriate contracting strategy and contractual clauses are applied to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx.
Provides input into complex contractual claims and may lead the management, analysis and resolution of disputes
Identifies, analyzes and develops responses to commercial risks, and reports on contract performance.
Develops risk mitigation strategies to ensure the compliance of contracts and change orders with Metrolinx policies and procedures and to minimize corporate liability.
Manages aspects of contract administration including consultative advice, expertise and support to project teams throughout the life of operations projects.
Works with Finance to establish and maintain financial control systems and ensures timely flow of documents required by the Contract Administration and Finance teams.