Full Job Description
As the Manager, Optimization & Operations Projects, you will lead a team of project management professionals responsible for identifying and delivering solutions that improve SECURE's operational performance. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, business development, project execution, and stakeholder management to create measurable value across SECURE's operations in North America.
This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta.
The Team
You will lead a collaborative, knowledgeable team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving. Success in this team is built through strong relationships, open communication, shared expertise, and a commitment to supporting one another.
Work Environment
This role offers a dynamic combination of strategic planning, technical project leadership, and time spent engaging with operational teams and stakeholders in the field. Regular travel to SECURE project sites across North America is required, with safety, innovation, and customer service guiding how work is planned and delivered.
A Day in The Life
30 Leading and coaching a team of technical professionals to successfully execute on all optimization solutions and while supporting the integrity of ongoing Operations through MOC projects
30 Provide technical leadership in identifying and implementing optimization opportunities
30 Support the Optimization and MOC programs through building trust and maintaining strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
30 Ensure compliance with SECURE's specifications, standards, processes and required project documentation
30 Adhere to, enhance and promote SECURE's project management best practices
30 Use data analytics platforms (e.g., VTScada, Pi Coresite, PowerBI, Python) to justify decisions and measure success
30 Translating our vision, mission, values, and business unit goals into team and individual priorities
30 Developing and maintain an organizational structure that remains lean and scalable to deliver on business needs
30 Building technical and managerial competency and capacity with a focus on growing employee knowledge, skillset and motivation
30 Foster a culture of customer service, delivering results, accountability, respect and safety
30 Strive to execute on solving problems and executing on solutions, with a collaborative work mindset
30 Ability to travel to Secure project sites throughout North America on a regular basis
30 Group compensation and performance reviews
30 Operate to the highest standards of safety at all times, plan and hazard assess all work activities, and mitigate risks identified in the assessment process
30 Adhere to the safety obligations of SECURE, and aid in the development and delivery of programs and initiatives to staff
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
30 P. Eng., CET, or equivalent
30 A minimum of 5-10 years' experience in managing projects up to $5 million in value and demonstrated growth in complexity of stakeholder engagement
30 Professional experience in managing with proven project management best practices
30 The ability to work collaboratively and communicate with varied stakeholders and groups
30 Creativity in developing and evaluating alternative solutions to realize business opportunities
30 Ability to develop relationships within a project setting
30 Strong writing skills needed for the development of clear and concise project planning documents
30 Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings including Plot Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and General Arrangements
30 Detail oriented
30 Proficient in the use of project management software (MS Project, Excel, etc.)
30 Formal training or certification in Project Management is considered an asset
30 Previous work experience in Operations is considered an asset
30 An understanding of SECURE's services and operations
What's in it for you
At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.
In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:
30 Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:
30 Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
30 Health Care Spending Account
30 Employee Wellness Programs
30 Employee Savings Plan
30 Career progression
30 A competitive employee referral program
30 Industry-leading safety standards
30 Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)
We believe our team's strength comes from our diversity.