AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Team Lead, Engineering Management to join the Engineering Management Office (EMO). In this role, you will provide leadership, guidance, and coordination for a growing team of approximately 20 Engineering Managers who are assigned across a diverse portfolio of projects

As a functional leader within the Centre of Excellence, you will be responsible for promoting excellence in engineering management practices, supporting team development, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring consistent application of processes, tools, and governance requirements

Working closely with the Director of Operations and other business leaders, you will help strengthen organizational capability while supporting successful project delivery across the business

Team Leadership & People Development:

Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Engineering Managers assigned to projects

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement

Support employee development through coaching, performance feedback, career planning, and succession planning activities

Identify development opportunities and facilitate training, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption across the Engineering Management community

Support recruitment, onboarding, and resource development activities

Engineering Management Practice Leadership:

Promote consistent application of engineering management processes, procedures, tools, and standards across projects

Serve as the primary point of contact for Engineering Managers seeking guidance on project execution, governance, stakeholder management, and engineering delivery challenges

Facilitate lessons learned, knowledge management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering management frameworks, templates,



and best practices

Operational Excellence & Governance:

Support implementation of corporate, sector, and business unit initiatives within the Engineering Management function

Monitor compliance with engineering management governance requirements, quality processes, and project delivery standards

Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and project outcomes

Remove barriers and escalated issues that may affect team effectiveness or project performance

Resource & Workforce Management:

Assist with resource planning and workforce forecasting for Engineering Managers across the portfolio

Support assignment of Engineering Managers based on project requirements, skills, experience, and development objectives

Monitor workload balancing and capacity utilization to ensure effective deployment of resources

Identify capability gaps and support hiring plans to address current and future business needs

Project Delivery Support

Provide advisory support to Engineering Managers on complex project issues, risks, stakeholder management, and project execution strategies

Monitor the overall health and effectiveness of engineering management activities across the project portfolio

Support implementation of project delivery best practices and consistent approaches to planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk management

Collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Discipline Leaders to ensure successful project outcomes





Business & Strategic Initiatives:

Lead and support strategic initiatives that enhance the Engineering Management practice and overall project delivery capability

Represent the Engineering Management function within leadership forums, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives

Support business planning, organizational development, and change management efforts

Champion innovation, digital tools, and operational improvement initiatives across the organization

Key Success Factors

Establishes a high-performing Engineering Management community

Promotes consistency and excellence in engineering management practices

Develops and mentors Engineering Managers to achieve their full potential

Successfully implements corporate and operational improvement initiatives

Supports effective resource utilization and workforce planning

Enhances project delivery performance through collaboration, coaching, and governance leadership

Strong understanding of engineering project delivery, governance processes, risk management, and organizational best practices

Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing technical professionals

Minimum 15 years of engineering, project delivery, or engineering management experience

Qualified Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional accreditation preferred

Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive organizational change

Significant experience serving as an Engineering Manager on complex projects

PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials are considered an asset

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities

📌 Engineering Management Team Lead (West) (Toronto)
🏢 AtkinsRéalis
📍 Toronto