Grid Modernization Program Manager

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Provide program level leadership across all grid modernization delivery workstreams and portfolios. 
• Drive integrated planning, sequencing, and execution of interdependent initiatives to ensure cohesive and timely delivery to ensure delivery on program scope and program targets. 

• Design and lead program governance structures that promote transparency, accountability, and consistent oversight. 
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, budgets, and key decision points. 

• Own the program level schedule, managing cross portfolio dependencies and critical path activities. 
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect outcomes and delivery confidence. 

• Ensure delivery execution remains aligned with the Grid Modernization North Star Vision, and strategic objectives and KPIs. 

• Provides strategic leadership to both internal teams and external contractors. 
• Lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment without direct line authority. 
• Align senior leaders, project owners, consultants, and delivery teams around shared priorities, sequencing, and outcomes. 
• Set clear expectations for accountability, rigor, and performance across interdependent initiatives.

• Apply industry insights and best practices to inform program direction and strengthen delivery approaches. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field plus nine years of related experience with at least three years in a leadership role. Experience in managing large-scale enterprise initiatives within the utility sector, particularly in energy transition projects, is highly desirable;
  OR  
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An MBA would be considered a strong asset.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus. 
• Strategic thinker, problem solver, and results-oriented. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
• Extensive experience leading complex, multi stream programs with high levels of interdependency. 
• Demonstrated success providing enterprise program leadership within large, matrixed organizations including vendor coordination. 
• Strong understanding of transformation delivery, technology enablement, and outcome based execution (experience within utilities, infrastructure, or regulated environments preferred). 
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority. 
• Strong experience with electrical systems, smart grid technology, Transmission & Distribution Operations, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration and renewable energy sources are all considered assets.
• Experience in regulated, utility, or infrastructure environments preferred.
• Knowledge of grid systems and emerging energy technologies considered an asset
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence and be able to travel using all modes of transportation.

• May be required to travel within the province.