Manager, Solution Delivery

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canadas only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility Westridge Marine Terminal with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport developed to Canadas high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world creating long-term economic benefits enhanced marine protection enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountains core values Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence guide our every step. Each obstacle weve overcome or success weve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together were focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety Integrity Respect and Excellence we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office

Department: IT Solutions Delivery & Support

Reports to: Director Solutions Delivery & Support

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative motivated and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Manager Solution this position you will play a key role in leading end-to-end IT solutions that align with business needs. This role oversees project management solution architecture development deployment and transition to support working closely with business stakeholders IT teams and vendors to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of solution implementations enhancements and upgrades from intake through deployment and transition to support.
• Define scope success measures timelines and resourcing with business stakeholders.
• Guide teams through requirements design configuration/development testing and deployment.
• Ensure delivery aligns with SD&S standards project governance and business priorities.
• Lead coach and develop a team of developers analysts and delivery resources including contractors.
• Set goals hold regular 1:1s and complete performance and development planning.
• Assign and balance work across projects and support to meet timelines and service needs.
• Promote knowledge sharing cross-training and standard ways of working to reduce single points of failure.
• Support Capex and Opex forecasting tracking and variance management for delivery work.
• Manage resourcing capacity and the vendor/contractor mix to deliver value cost-effectively.
• Help prioritize investments based on business value risk and operational needs.
• Enforce delivery standards solution architecture alignment and quality gates.
• Ensure solutions are secure supportable and designed for operational reliability.
• Support portfolio governance standards rationalization and evaluation of new capabilities.
• Partner with business application and technical leaders to translate needs into practical supportable solutions.
• Run status reporting and stakeholder communications; manage risks dependencies and change control.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Manage delivery partners contractors and software vendors against scope timeline and cost commitments.
• Define and monitor statements of work and service expectations.
• Act as an escalation point for delivery-related risks and issues driving timely accountable resolution.
• Oversee transition from delivery to support including documentation handover and readiness.
• Balance delivery demand with application support capacity to protect service stability.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.
• Track and report delivery KPIs on-time on-budget quality and adoption.
• Support delivery and service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science Business Engineering field or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in Business Application Development Delivery or Support.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in application systems analysis architecture design development and business requirements gathering and documentation.
• Strong project delivery skills using agile and/or waterfall methodologies including scope schedule risk stakeholder and change management.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors including statements of work service expectations and delivery governance.
• Working knowledge of IT service management practices including incident problem and change management.
• Strong financial and resource management skills with analytical problem-solving and root-cause thinking.
• A supportive and collaborative leader with strong people management skills who values mentoring and coaching to build high-performing teams communicates with empathy and clarity in challenging situations and adapts with agility as business needs evolve.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly respectfully and professionally.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain we believe in an inclusive accessible and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process please contact us at: or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination resourcefulness and resilience. Its about charting our own course finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and its just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountains commitment to maximize benefits for communities priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6 7 and 8 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc Dakelh (Carrier) Nlakapamux Syilx/Okanagan Interior and Coast Salish Stó:lo as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion diversity equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organizations collective cultural understanding which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups including but not limited to women Indigenous Peoples members of racialized groups persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.