Manager, Optimization & Operations Projects

SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp.

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • P. Eng., CET, or equivalent required.
  • 5-10 years managing projects valued up to $5 million.
  • Proven experience applying project management best practices.
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills with stakeholders.
  • Creative problem-solving skills for business opportunities.
  • Ability to develop project relationships effectively.
  • Proficiency in project management software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team to execute optimization solutions.
  • Identify and implement optimization opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with SECURE's standards and documentation.
  • Enhance and promote project management best practices.
  • Utilize data analytics to measure success and justify decisions.
  • Translate company values into team priorities.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid health, dental, and additional benefits.
  • Health Care Spending Account available.
  • Access to employee wellness programs.
  • Career progression opportunities offered.
  • Competitive employee referral program and compensation.
  • Commitment to industry-leading safety standards.
  • Community investment initiatives to engage employees.
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.

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