Director - Delivery Integration - Major Rail programme

Our client is helping to transform a major rail transit network into a frequent, two-way, all-day regional railway. It brings electrification, new signaling and train control, recent stations and major works across five live corridors, making it one of North America's largest regional rail programmes.

The client is now the programme's single integrator, and we're looking for a senior rail leader to take on a Vice President role, focusing on Delivery Integration. You will own how the contracts, corridors and partners come together as one working railway.

Why you will want to consider this role
Career defining scale. Lead integration on a multi billion dollar programme of a kind that rarely comes along
You will own the integration outcome directly, not oversee someone else's
The integration approach is still being set, and you will define it and build the team
You will work directly with the executive team, Board and Government partners
Your work will bring frequent, all day service to one of the continent's fastest growing city regions.

Key responsibilities
Set the integration strategy and governance, and lead the integration team
Own interface management across contracts, host railways, utilities and the operator




Lead the integrated master schedule, critical path and key handover dates
Set the track access and possession strategy on a live network
Assess cross programme impacts of change and keep designs aligned
Lead integrated testing, commissioning and handover into passenger service
Manage senior consortium relationships and report to the Board and Government partners

About you
Executive level integration or delivery leadership on a major, multi contract rail programme
Client side experience, ideally on an operating railway
A track record of taking major rail systems into passenger service
Credibility with contractor CEOs and comfort working under public scrutiny
Educated to degree standard, and hold additional qualified qualifications (MAPM, ChPP etc)

On offer is a competitive salary commensurate with the seniority of the position. To apply in confidence, please send us a copy of your CV (it doesn't have to be up to date) and we can arrange a follow on call. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

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📌 Director Delivery Integration Toronto (Canada)
🏢 People Group
📍 Canada