Job Description

: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.Our Commercial Management - I&IT Office is currently seeking a Manager to join the team. Under the general guidance of the Senior Manager, Commercial Management, the Manager will provide guidance and operational management of commercial decision-making and promotion of coordination of commercial leadership across the corporation. The Manager of Commercial Management will also provide commercial advice to the Senior Manager and Director of Commercial Management, and other Metrolinx senior leaders and partners.What will I be doing?

• Leads the development of contract negotiation, governance and management strategies to ensure that Metrolinx effectively 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 project lifecycle.
• Provides input and guidance into complex negotiations and leads the management, analysis and resolution of disputes including advising senior management on strategies and negotiating with contractors on behalf of the Division.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of commercial management systems, standards and operational procedures to ensure fulfillment of strategic and value for money objectives of the organization\'s large and complex operational initiatives.
• Analyzes and reports to commercial team leadership on commercial negotiations, risks, contract performance (budget, schedule, and quality), and contingency utilization; develops contract performance reports and maintains monthly, quarterly and executive management reports and distributes as needed.
• Performs financial, analytical, and strategic analysis, due diligence and research to determine best course of action and recommendations to minimize financial impact to Metrolinx and maximize value for the organization, the stakeholders, clients and customers
• Develops executive memos and presentations on commercial and financial analysis and reports for senior management and presents them to aid decision-making
• Manages the undertaking of reviews and analysis of the Division\'s commercial documents to ensure that the appropriate contracting strategy and contractual clauses are applied to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx.
• Interacts with senior staff from internal and external stakeholders with respect to claims, dispute resolution, etc. including Procurement, Legal, external claims and legal consultants, contractors, and consultants
• Manages the provision of commercial management expertise and advice to project teams across the organization regarding all aspects of contract administration and risks through the lifecycles of large-scale, concurrent projects.
• Creates a working environment that is aligned with Metrolinx\'s desire to be a \xe2\x80\x9cbest company to work for\xe2\x80\x9d, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job.
• Provides creative leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision; connects and aligns projects with strategic corporate goals.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in a related discipline (e.g. Business, Management, Legal) - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Completion of MBA (Master of Business Administration) is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles related to commercial management, vendor management, strategy, finance and/or analytics related works
• Ability to perform advanced level analysis and evaluation on contractual and financial data, and recommend solutions to non-recurring problems.
• Methodical, hands-on, resourceful, and detail-oriented approach to problem solving and analytical research
• Proven experience in managing projects in a multi-functional / multi-cultural environment.
• Sound management and motivation skills to manage departmental staff and lead projects and motivate a team of commercial management professionals.
• Experience in adapting to ambiguity and changing situations; Solid influencing skills to convince senior management, colleagues, clients and contractors of the need to adhere to commercial management control processes.
• Solid negotiation and oral/written/presentation skills to deal with all contract administration and commercial management issues and to lead claims negotiations with contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio) with an understanding of database management systems.

Don\'t Meet Every Requirement?If you\'re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\'t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1

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