Deputy Program Director (Airfield Infrastructure & Airside Systems)

Job Description Overview Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Your role Responsible for the achievement of the Accelerator Program to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives. Managing the Accelerator Program Delivery team consisting of both OR2 and GTAA staff members to create one cohesive team. Managing stakeholder relationships both internal and external to the program, working collaboratively with the stakeholder relations team. Establishing the program’s governance and execution plan and overseeing its effective implementation. Managing the interface between the program and the Executive Capital Committee including preparing necessary Exec Briefings. Managing the contractor in line with their contractual obligations to successfully deliver scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements. Coordinates with the Change Management Board with respect to change management decisions and escalations. Leads monthly Program Progress Reviews and reports against the required metrics to the Program Delivery Director. Manages the interface with the PMO Services and Technical Shared Services teams to ensure the appropriate resourcing, coordination, and integration. Issues monthly program progress reports and updates PMIS progress and performance dashboards. Coordinates with the Program Delivery Director and the other Program Directors to effectively support the delivery of the overall Pearson LIFT Program. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff. About you Recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset. Typically, a minimum of 20 years of professional experience with 15 in a program management leadership role. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs greater than CAD $2BN. Demonstrated experience in managing large multi-party teams and assessing the competency requirements of the team. Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making. Demonstrable experience of leading or playing a key role in contract negotiations. Able to demonstrate significant expertise in program management and/or applicable technical areas to deliver complex programs. Familiarity of working in collaborative project environments and a thorough working knowledge and experience of progressive contracting models incl. Progressive Design Build and Target Price. Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting/workshops with large groups of stakeholders. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.