Program Manager, Energy Efficiency and Renewables

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It has been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years - from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes and related products today.

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Job Summary

Responsible for providing strategic and execution leadership in the development of standards‑based solutions for their area of program discipline; addressing the needs of industry, government and the public, primarily through the management of a team of Project Managers. Accountable for achieving program operational objectives - publication plan, revenues, costs, project schedules, employee engagement and customer loyalty, as well as other measures listed on the annual dashboard. Accountable for achieving established budgets related to revenue, expenses and margin. Responsible for securing funding for the development of standards.

CSA Group Standards Division has an opportunity for a Program Manager, Energy Efficiency and Renewables, reporting to the Director of Electrical Standards. The Program Manager (PGM) is responsible for providing strategic and execution leadership in the development of standards‑based solutions for the Energy Efficiency and Renewables program; addressing the needs of industry, government and the public, primarily through the management of a team of Project Managers.

A leader, motivator, and builder, you thrive on developing and executing plans and strategies for expanding CSA's presence in Energy Efficiency and Renewables standards. An outstanding relationship builder, you have a track record of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with senior leaders within industry, government and academia.

Facilitative and customer‑driven, you have a knack for developing solutions that pragmatically address CSA clients' needs. You also understand the importance of effective people and process management, utilizing CSA's metrics to augment your team's decision‑making.

You have proven, well‑developed decision‑making and communication skills, along with exceptional organizational and people development abilities. You show initiative, ensuring that all financial targets are met (revenue, cost and margin), as well as being motivated, resilient and flexible. Detail and process orientation are important, as is the ability to work well with people at all levels and with divergent interests.

Responsibilities

• Hires, continually assesses, trains and develops Project Managers, to ensure program objectives are achieved.
• Meets regularly with staff to ensure standards projects are achieving their objectives (e.g. timelines), within prescribed budgets, planning and executing corrective actions as required, while meeting policy and procedures from Standards Council of Canada.
• Develops annual business plan for the program, including the execution plan and budget.
• Works with the Director, Strategic Initiatives Manager and other sector staff, to drive business development opportunities within the scope of the program, to ensure continual growth of the full portfolio of products and services, interfacing with other groups as required (e.g. Commercial, Marketing, Government Relations, and TIC division).
• Interfaces with external parties to advance the work of the program, facilitates knowledge transfer, and manages program-specific stakeholder issues. This includes working with organizations such as IEC, NGOs, industry associations, strategic partners, government agencies, etc.
• Committee management, as applicable (e.g. Strategic Steering Committees), including establishing the scope of work to be completed, preparation of meeting agendas, minutes and documents, managing required resources, maintaining current and balanced membership, and providing ongoing project management and strategic leadership in conjunction with the Chair and Vice-Chair.
• Manages key program funding contracts, as applicable, and relationships with key funders and related stakeholders.
• Provides support to Strategic Initiatives Manager and Project Managers in development and sustaining of communities for their program area; including developing social media strategy, membership models, participation, funding and communication with members.
• Responsible to continuously improve Customer Loyalty and employee engagement in the program area.

Decision Making

• Overall project plans submitted by Project Managers, including timelines and budgets.
• Assignment of responsibility for new projects and product initiatives.
• Portfolio mix (e.g. standards areas to be withdrawn, new subject areas to be added).
• Personnel training and development plans.
• Performance assessment and development planning for personnel.
• All business travel requests, including attendance of staff at conferences.

Recommendations

• Annual strategic and business plans, including budgets, operational execution plans, headcount, etc.
• Contracting of outside parties (e.g. training organisations, business partners).
• Disciplinary actions contemplated dealing with committee members, chairs or vice-chairs.
• Disciplinary actions contemplated dealing with staff.

Other Notes

The role will require a sound understanding of the various processes and procedures of the company, many of which are mandated under the accreditation of CSA Standards by the Standards Council of Canada. A key element of the position is to .