Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building recent and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered. Our Program Delivery team within CPG Rapid Transit is seeking a Senior Manager to join the team. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day oversight and direction of a team of Controls and Performance professionals supporting program-level controls performance functions. This includes providing oversight and assurance across the CPG Rapid Transit portfolio, including subway and LRT projects. You will work closely with a team of controls professionals, including scheduling, cost control and budgeting, risk management, change management, quality, and reporting, you will be responsible for leading the overall performance management, and governance of program controls. This role ensures effective coordination of these disciplines to support the successful delivery of projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards. Additionally,



you will provide timely insights and advice on project performance trends from a control’s perspective, while supporting the development and implementation of recovery strategies where needed. What will I be doing?

Ensure consistent implementation of Program Controls processes, procedures and standards across the Rapid Transit Program and its projects, aligned with CPG requirements, and lead or contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead Program-level performance management and assurance across cost, schedule, risk, reporting and key interfaces, challenging project performance, forecasts, assumptions, mitigation strategies and recovery plans to identify emerging issues and support resolution. Establish and oversee integrated controls reporting to provide reliable, timely and decision-ready insights into budgets, actuals, forecasts, schedule performance, key milestones, risk exposure and cross-project dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Project Delivery Teams, Project Controls leaders, functional departments and Program leadership to strengthen integration, consistency and accountability across the Rapid Transit portfolio. Oversee submittals management and information control activities, ensuring alignment with established policies, procedures, stakeholders management principles and project requirements, and supporting the accuracy, traceability,



accessibility and appropriate retention of Program information. Partner with Project Controls and functional leads, including Cost, Schedule, Risk, Reporting and Value Management, to deliver an integrated controls and assurance approach, ensuring that performance information is consistent, risks and interfaces are visible, and interdependencies are appropriately managed. Engage regularly with Project Delivery Teams to review performance, challenge variances and underlying assumptions, identify root causes and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions, promoting consistent, effective and value-adding controls practices across the Program. Identify cross-project trends, emerging risks, interface issues and systemic control gaps, escalating material concerns and recommending targeted reviews, deep dives or improvement actions where additional Program-level oversight is required What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related technical field Demonstrated experience with increasing responsibility in the Management of Project Controls on large projects, Transportation project experience and specifically transit experience are an asset. Experience across a range of project delivery methods, including Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, AFP delivery and progressive contracting strategies such as Progressive Design Build and Alliances Active membership or accreditation in AACE, PMI, or similar association is an asset. Strong practical knowledge of Project Controls principles, processes and practices, with the ability to apply them effectively at the project and program levels. Demonstrated ability to make sound, well-reasoned decisions in high

📌 Senior Manager, Program Controls (Winnipeg)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Winnipeg