Manager, Business Readiness - Toronto, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.

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Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
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Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
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Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to
support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing

Believe in helping you build your career through our
Aecon University and Leadership Programs

Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our
Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
Are a
leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by
minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

What Is the Opportunity?

This role is situated in the Business Program Management Office (BPMO) and reports to the Director, Enterprise Analytics and Data Governance.

What You'll Do Here:

Collaborate with the BPMO, IT, and stakeholder teams to integrate change management activities into overarching project plans.
Identify potential people and business risks with plans developed to mitigate and address the concerns.
Stakeholder planning and management to identify critical and key stakeholders, understanding levels of influence and analysis of impacts and pain points to deliver an optimal engagement and communication strategy and plan.
Monitor adoption & utilization rates and proficiency levels of new systems, tools, and procedures, initiating corrective actions where necessary.
Work closely with technology vendors, business and data analysts, and internal teams to ensure seamless implementation and integration of new systems and tools.
Establish metrics and reporting systems to track the success of adoption efforts and to inform continuous improvement strategies.

What you bring to the Team

Bachelor's degree in business, organizational psychology or related field.
Must be certified in Prosci (or equivalent).
Knowledge of the infrastructure construction sector including its stakeholders and core business activities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey intricate technological and procedural changes in an accessible manner.
Robust analytical capabilities, with an emphasis on addressing challenges related to technology adoption and data integration.
Proven ability to collaborate with IT, Data Science, and business units to drive change initiatives.
Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in dynamic, fastpaced environments.

Necessary Competencies

Stakeholder Management

Exceptional emotional intelligence; ability to consider multiple points of view, strong selfawareness, and social skills to maneuver through situations with diverse stakeholders.
Strong demonstrated ability to influence with and without direct authority.
Ability to understand how people and organization's function and anticipate issues and plan an approach accordingly.

Adaptive Thinking

Support change and remain agile as required to respond to changing business priorities.

Building High Performance Teams

Builds trust by creating and sustaining trusting relationships with colleagues and superiors.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate by valuing and actively supporting the development and maintenance of positive relationships.

Other Critical Characteristics