Mgr Power System Projects

51019 - To Be Determined - Regular .

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

This role will oversee the governance accountabilities of the Project Delivery Model (PDM) Centre of Excellence within Capital Portfolio Delivery. These accountabilities include: Stage Gates, BCS/Variance support, EVP, CEO and Board approvals as well as ensuring adherence to the Project Delivery Model processes.

General Accountabilities

- Supervise staff engaged in the sustainment of the capital delivery model processes, including governance, stage gates, approvals, and process adherence.

- Plan, schedule, organize and assign work to ensure that quality and accuracy of work is maintained and on schedule.

- Provide advice, guidance, and direction to staff in the resolution of work-related problems, as well as provide clear expectations and performance measures.

- Provide leadership through demonstration and response to staff requirements to achieve targets, plans, strategies, and quality objectives to deliver service levels.

- Make effective recommendations on human resource issues, including career coaching, promotions, transfers, pay, hiring, and disciplinary action etc.

- Provide advice and guidance to all levels of the organization on how to best apply the governance requirements of the capital delivery model to different types of projects.

- Define objectives, perform tasks, and produce deliverables critical to the support and success of the Stage Gate and approvals process.

- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and strategies as it relates to capital project delivery.

- Reporting regularly on the status of Stage Gates and pipeline of approvals and adherence to the project delivery model

- Assess staff capability to do the required work and provide appropriate coaching and guidance to enable growth over time.

- Conduct personal effectiveness reviews of subordinates to build relationships and trust, and to improve effectiveness.

- Set an effective framework of policies and procedures for the work of the unit.

- Know and ensure own and subordinates’ compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and all corporate policies and procedures, and generally accepted practices relating to the work of the unit.

- Establish a two-way working relationship with subordinates to solicit their views on conditions and potential changes affecting their work, and continuous improvement opportunities.

- Develop and maintain a highly engaged, diverse team that is focused on safely and effectively supporting the delivery of the capital work program.

- Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

- Requires a knowledge of business administration and project management processes and practices.

- Requires knowledge of Transmission and Distribution systems

- Requires strong communication skills in order to lead a team effectively, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, and report on the status of projects within the portfolio.

- Requires relevant experience in business process design.

- Requires relevant experience facilitating large meetings ensuring the objectives of the meetings are achieved.

- Familiar with the practices and processes of capital project delivery

- Familiar with organizational change management concepts

- Requires experience in handling concerns and dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

- Requires a strong customer service mindset.

- Requires strong communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, from the working level to the executive leadership team.

- Requires experience in the coaching and mentoring of staff, experience in promoting and developing a strong culture of collaboration with staff and peers.

- Requires experience in carrying out the broad scope of administrative responsibilities associated with monitoring, coordinating, and controlling the work activities of staff.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: January 12, 2026

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