Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Director of Utilities, COM
Accenture
Toronto, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on April 30th, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
- (Internal title: Project Management IV)
- Manage and implement the assigned projects from inception through to completion
- Develop new project or program plans and expectations in consultation with and delegating deliverables to stakeholders, including clients
- Determine and manage the human and material resources required to complete assigned projects successfully
- Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work and budgets
- Exercise authority in managing the work and control the delivery of the projects per project plans
- Review and ensure adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget
- Identify risks and entrench mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Monitor and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
- Evaluate the project's effectiveness by consulting with clients and other stakeholders
- Establish and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including the project team, client executives, key stakeholders, and Operations
- Lead scope change negotiations
- Oversee ongoing quality control, participate in quality issue resolution, and manage internal quality control checks for the project
- Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
- Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects, including substations, overhead and underground transmission lines, and distribution networks
- Identify and pursue opportunities for additional business with the client, including upselling services and expanding project scopes
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals, presentations, and strategies to secure new business opportunities
- Provide insights into market trends and client needs to inform business development strategies and enhance service offerings
- Ensure compliance with utility regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements in all project phases
- Collaborate with utility companies, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to align project goals with industry standards and client expectations
- Manage the integration of renewable energy sources into T&D systems, ensuring grid stability and reliability
- Oversee the implementation of advanced technologies, such as smart grids, SCADA systems, and energy storage solutions, to enhance operational efficiency
- Conduct risk assessments specific to T&D projects, including grid reliability, load forecasting, and system resilience
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams specializing in T&D infrastructure
- Working Conditions
- Office-based (hybrid)
Requirements
Level of education
undetermined
Work experience (years)
undetermined
Written languages
undetermined
Spoken languages
undetermined