Director – Strategy & Business Transformation

AFL is a leader in the infrastructure landscape delivering engineering construction and field services for critical infrastructure providers across Canada and the U.S. Our highly skilled and experienced professionals design build connect and maintain the critical systems and networks that power modern communities and industries keeping people businesses and services seamlessly connected. â

Were excited to announce that were on the lookout for a Director of Strategy and Business Transformation to join our team! If youre ready to take on new challenges and grow with us check out our latest opening and apply today. Dont miss your chance to be part of an innovative and dynamic workplacecome make an impact with us!

The Director of Strategy and Business Transformation is responsible for enabling the organization to grow in a strategic and scalable fashion. The position focuses on supporting the senior leadership in building an organizational strategy which aligns to the companys strategies.

Day-to-day the Director of Strategy and Business Transformation is responsible for identifying practical and effective ways to execute strategic and transformational projects initialized by AFLNS Senior Leadership Team (AFLNS SLT). This includes providing support in defining scopes for projects and programs developing plans and budgets for these activities and resourcing cross-functional teams capable of successful delivery.

Responsibilities

Organizational Strategy

• Enable AFLNS SLT to update and approve overarching goals vision and strategy with a structured approach.
• Provide support in delivering strategic documentation and updates for business plans reviews and quarterly assessments.
• Establish and maintain a market-facing Business Intelligence program to identify market trends and competitor actions.
• Proactively identify summarize and recommend updates to the current business strategy.

Program and Project Delivery for Strategic and Transformational Initiatives

• Facilitate programs and activities for strategic business growth defining scopes timelines budgets and resources while ensuring alignment with higher strategic goals.
• If required collaborate with other program/project owners to create presentations highlighting key project implications and progress addressing gaps or issues identified by the AFLNS SLT.
• Develop presentations for active projects/programs for quarterly reviews steering committee meetings or board meetings.

Systems & Tools

• Support with creating an Organizational Software and Applications Roadmap including setting up forums for a clear process to introduce new tools.
• Work with Corporate Architecture and Standard to identify opportunities to optimize the number of active applications in the organization in order to simplify the ecosystem.

AFL Network of Collaborators

• Establish effective communication frameworks for senior leadership on priority programs.
• Collaborate with business units to understand specific needs and ensure strategic alignment.
• Team up with project owners to create structured presentations highlighting key implications and progress.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across the organization.

Personal Qualities

• Flexible open to change & new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Detail oriented excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills able to collaborate on projects maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment adapt to various situations and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Team Player skills - Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business Management or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8 years of experience in a strategic planning or business transformation role.
• 5 years experience in change management and project management
• Comfortable with agile ways of working and delivery
• Experience leveraging a range of technology solutions to drive business results
• Experience communicating and reporting to business executives
• Experience in coordinating and managing dispersed groups of stakeholders
• Experience managing and optimizing external vendor relationships
• Broad understanding of the financial industry and the related legislative and regulatory framework
• Creative and resourceful with ability to find innovative ways to provide solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop internal & external relationships and ability to network to build connections with industry peers and experts

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Some travel may be required

Why Join Us:

AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL were committed to diversity and inclusion recognizing that our team members unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions.

At AFL we believe your work should be more than just a paycheck it should be the start of a rewarding career.
When you join our team youre joining a company that invests in your success.

Heres what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay Earn strong wages with overtime opportunities and annual merit increase!
• Career Growth Real opportunities to excel your career.
• Team Support Be part of a crew that respects supports and celebrates each other.
• Meaningful Work Help shape the future for our communities we live in
• A Company That Cares We value safety quality and your long-term success.

Additional Perks:

At AFL we are committed to supporting the health safety and well-being of every team member. Our employees enjoy:

• A strong commitment to health and safety on every jobsite.
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing career development.
• Health and dental plans vison and extended health.
• RRSP matching contribution up to 4% for full time permanent employees.
• Vengo access to full time employees for shopping travel leisure premier pricing for members.
• Employee assistance programs such as mental health.
• Work-life balance

Ready to Join Us If youre passionate about technology and telecommunications we want to hear from you! AFL offers you the chance to grow your career with a leader in the field while being part of a team that values innovation safety and continuous learning.

We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process contact We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity not discriminating based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability.

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