Manager - Program Implementation

Determined, imaginative, curious-if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

US Operations Program is committed to the delivery of centralized programs and services to support safety and operational excellence. We are seeking an energetic Manager to lead the implementation and sustainment of critical operational and business programs that will transform how we work across US Natural Gas (USNG).

Reporting to the Director - Operations Programs the Manager of Program Implementation and Sustainment is responsible for leading a team to develop and implement programs, processes and tools across USNG including but not limited to Operations Technical Competency Programs, Operational Risk Management, Control of Work, and maintenance programs. The team will collaborate with key stakeholders including operations, operations services, safety and technical services, projects and commercial to ensure effective implementation, while serving as an advocate for operational requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees to build a safe, engaged, and high-performing team.
• Promote and exemplify TC Energy's core values: Safety in Every Step, One Team, Personal Accountability and Active Learning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead process mapping to establish program objectives in alignment with operational, commercial, technical and compliance requirements.
• Implement Programs through cross-functional collaboration to ensure integration across all stakeholders.
• Lead adoption of evolving technologies
• Serve as a program champion influencing mindsets and behaviors across the organization by modelling strong safety leadership, promoting psychological safety, and supporting active learning.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage risks through development and implementation of mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Implement program change management techniques to minimize change fatigue and support successful implementation.
• Monitor performance and identify and implement opportunities for improvements to optimize performance and reduce risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in business analytics, project management, operations or engineering;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop diverse teams.
• Experience leading change initiatives and driving continuous improvement with the ability to inspire and be a champion for change.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational, financial, and risk considerations. Ability to translate process requirements to business outcomes
• Proficient in operational risk management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think strategically and tactically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively present information to senior leaders and stakeholder teams
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel across Canada and the United States, including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in natural gas transmission, storage, or energy operations preferred
• Familiarity with industry safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.