Business Excellence Manager
Overview
Are you an experienced leader with a strong engineering background and a passion for driving operational excellence in a oil and gas or manufacturing environment? The Business Excellence Manager will lead the Business Excellence function, reporting directly to the oil and gas General Manager. In this role, you’ll drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure governance to support the oil and gas long-term sustainability. Key responsibilities include executing Business Improvement, plan with a focus on margin improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Business Excellence team, ensuring alignment with oil and gas goals and driving a culture of continuous improvement
Manage and oversee the long-term oil and gas strategy and the 5-year strategic plan, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy
Act as the primary liaison with the corporate Strategy, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence Group to align resources, tools, and goals with oil and gas objectives
Engage with key stakeholders, including presentations to the Executive Committee (EXCO) and Board, to provide a unified oil and gas narrative
Lead reviews of critical oil and gas processes and procedures to improve operational efficiency and increase value generation
Oversee the Business Improvement Program, targeting margin enhancement, cost reduction, and capital expenditure optimization
Drive cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of initiatives and alignment of resources
Develop and implement change management frameworks and methodologies to support new projects and processes
Steward oil and gas digitalization efforts, integrating new technologies into operational and business processes to improve efficiency and innovation
Lead the oil and gas energy efficiency and carbon abatement strategies and initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering B.Sc or B.Eng
An MBA qualification will be advantageous
At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or oil and gas environment, preferably in a leadership or business improvement role
Strong understanding of oil and gas operations and the oil and gas sector
Proven experience in strategic planning, business improvement, and change management
Demonstrated ability to drive strategic and operational efficiency initiatives
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Proficiency in project management and stakeholder engagement at a senior level
Familiarity with process optimization tools such as Linear Programming (LP) and other performance improvement methodologies
Familiarity with performance benchmarking methodologies, such as Solomons, to drive operational excellence and comparative performance analysis
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, particularly OHSA compliance
Day-to-day
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Business Excellence team, overseeing the long-term oil and gas strategy, engaging with key stakeholders, driving cross-functional collaboration, and leading digitalization efforts.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Dynamic and collaborative work environment
If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives, we encourage you to apply!