Senior Manager Project Controls

Status: Permanent Full Time

Education Level:University degree or equivalent experience in project management, project controls, finance, engineering, or a related field

Base Location:Oshawa, ON

Shift:Days

Travel:50%

Deadline to Apply:July 10, 2026

Salary Range:$134,000.00 - $214,500.00 Per Year

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JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role ofSenior Manager, Project Controls,

Reporting to the Director, Project Controls, the Senior Manager is responsible for providing project control support and to develop, implement, and maintain best practice project management processes to support Projects. This role will participate in strategic plannings, budgeting, and training programs. This individual may be assigned one of more areas of accountability including reporting, scheduling, cost management, and/or integration management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable to provide project control support and to develop, implement, and maintain best practice project management processes to support Projects.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and promotes the use of industry proven best project management practices in the Enterprise Projects organization.
• Establishes, communicates, implements, and reinforces project management standards to be used in Enterprise Projects.
• Develops, approves, and implements all project controls processes, procedures, forms, and tools.
• Identifies project controls software requirements and ensure requirement dates meet planned implementation dates to support overall project objectives.
• Selects and develops staff to carry out the functions of the department and/or matrixed to project teams, includes the development and maintenance of appropriate training presentations and manuals.
• Reporting: a) Ensures project reporting and metrics requirements are established and accurately produced per required reporting cycles and communicated to appropriate stakeholders in support of monitoring and controlling of the project. b) Co-ordinates and prepares reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Scheduling: a) Owns the program and project schedules, including systems, processes, and operating procedures. b) Establishes and maintains schedules for all deliverables on all projects within Projects. Maintains the overall schedule baseline. c) Generates required schedule reports to support project management activities. d) Performs reviews of change orders and analyzes impact on schedule baselines including float.
• Cost Management: a) Maintains the cost management system for Projects including establishment of cost baselines, change control, collection of actual, forecasts, earned value, etc. to enable effective reporting. b) Ensures procedures in place to confirm accuracy of results, including reconciliations to financial ledgers. Identifies and corrects data errors as quickly as possible; escalates ongoing data problems to others required for resolution and tracks to completion. c) Performs reviews of change orders and analyzes impact on project cost baselines including contingency. d) Generates required cost reports to support project management activities.
• Integration: a) Maintains a record of all governance and integration of governance with tools. b) Manages the departments self assessment, quality assurance, and quality control programs. Performs periodic assessments and identifies areas for improvement. c) Co-ordinates the work of project control leads.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department’s annual budget. Provide cost estimates for new products and update costs of existing functions for input into department budgets.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and promotes the use of industry proven best project management practices in the Enterprise Projects organization.
• Establishes, communicates, implements, and reinforces project management standards.
• Identifies project controls software requirements and ensure requirement dates meet planned implementation dates to support overall project objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent experience in project management, project controls, finance, engineering, or a related field
• PMP is considered an asset.
• 10+ years’ experience in Nuclear, Project Controls, Project Management, and/or related fields.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong planning, managerial, and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your applicationonline at.OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.