Senior Project Manager

JOB INFORMATION

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Department: [[division]] - [[department]]
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Weekly Hours: [[custStandardHours]] Off Days: [[custOffDays]] Shift: [[custShift]]
Posted On: November 5th, 2026
Last Day to Apply: November 19th, 2026
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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking an experienced and strategic project management leader to lead the delivery of major electrification infrastructure initiatives within its Renewable Energy Programs portfolio. A key focus of the role will be the strategic planning and implementation of charging systems and associated electrical infrastructure supporting the TTC's transition to a zero-emission fleet, including utility coordination, energization, facility integration, commissioning and operational readiness.

Reporting to the Head, Renewable Energy Programs, the Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee complex, multi-year capital initiatives from planning and procurement through design, construction, installation, energization, testing, commissioning and transition to operations. The role is accountable for managing critical technical, commercial and operational interfaces and aligning infrastructure deployment with fleet requirements, facility constraints, electrical capacity and program milestones.

The role will also contribute to the advancement of the TTC's broader renewable energy and sustainability portfolio, which may include emerging technologies and future renewable energy opportunities. The successful candidate will combine strategic program leadership with strong infrastructure delivery experience, balancing technical, commercial and operational requirements while providing governance, risk, stakeholder and change management leadership to achieve desired business outcomes.

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of this role will include but are not limited to the below:

Strategic Portfolio, Program Delivery & Operational Readiness

• Lead complex electrification, charging infrastructure and related capital programs, while supporting the advancement of broader renewable energy, sustainability and emerging technology initiatives within the Renewable Energy Programs portfolio.
• Develop and lead implementation strategies for charging systems and associated electrical infrastructure, including deployment sequencing, facility integration, electrical capacity and utility requirements, energization, testing, commissioning and alignment with fleet deployment and operational needs.
• Provide strategic oversight of critical interfaces among utilities, engineering teams, contractors, technology suppliers, facilities, fleet and operations, proactively managing infrastructure, energization, schedule and operational dependencies.
• Lead Project Managers, Program Managers, engineers, consultants, contractors and cross-functional teams through all phases of project and program delivery.
• Translate long-term program objectives into executable delivery roadmaps, including governance, procurement and commercial approaches, key decision points, resource requirements, risk mitigation and performance measures.
• Strengthen project management maturity through effective governance, standards, audit and assurance action plans, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operational readiness, stakeholder impact assessments, change management, communications, training, and transition planning.

Contract, Commercial, Financial & Risk Management

• Lead and/or support the development and oversight of capital budgets, forecasts, resource plans, business cases and financial reporting.
• Oversee project controls, integrated schedules, contracts, quality assurance, risk management and performance reporting across complex, interdependent workstreams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective administration of changes, claims, payments, procurement activities and project documentation.
• Develop and implement project management procedures, tools and controls that strengthen accountability, decision-making and delivery effectiveness.
• Advise on procurement, contracting and delivery strategies suited to complex electrical infrastructure, technology and utility interfaces

Stakeholder Relations, Governance & Communication

• Liaise with senior TTC leaders, consultants, contractors, government representatives, and external organizations to address requirements and advance project delivery.
• Represent TTC at project meetings, governance forums, public meetings, Board presentations, and industry events.
• Advise senior management and governance bodies on project performance, risks, opportunities, trade-offs, resource requirements, and key decisions.
• Build effective partnerships across engineering, operations, facilities, fleet, procurement, finance, legal, safety and other internal and external stakeholders.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Extensive knowledge of full-cycle project, program, and portfolio management principles and practices, with demonstrated ability to establish strategy and lead execution in complex capital environments.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading complex, multidisciplinary electrical infrastructure, electrification, charging infrastructure, utility, energy or comparable capital programs from strategy and planning through construction, energization, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure delivery, utility coordination, power capacity and energization requirements, and the technical and schedule dependencies associated with large-scale charging infrastructure deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop implementation strategies and translate long-term program objectives into executable infrastructure deployment plans, including sequencing, interfaces, dependencies, risk mitigation and resource requirements.
• Experience leading complex interfaces among utilities, engineering teams, contractors, technology suppliers, facility stakeholders and operations.
• Expertise in project controls, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, risk management, quality assurance, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while managing competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, facilitation, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, electrical and construction safety obligations, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• Completion of a University Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• A Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer or a similar professional designation in the Province of Ontario is considered an asset.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or [email protected] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.