Principal, Effective Capital Delivery Implementation - FTT

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Leads implementation management, governance, coordination, and sustainment of TransLink’s Effective Capital Delivery program. Translates approved recommendations and implementation plans into coordinated enterprise execution that supports executive decision-making and sustained organizational change.

Provides senior-level program leadership across implementation planning, partner engagement, governance, executive reporting, benefits realization, transition planning, and 2027 sustainment. Works with senior leaders, delivery teams, corporate functions, operating companies, and external partners to align priorities, manage dependencies, surface risks, and maintain momentum across workstreams.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Leadership and Implementation Management

Leads implementation of the Effective Capital Delivery program and translates approved recommendations into an integrated delivery roadmap.

Establishes the implementation approach, including workstreams, governance, reporting, decision pathways, escalation, and milestone tracking.

Coordinates workstreams across functions to align objectives, priorities, timelines, governance expectations, and benefits.

Maintains an integrated plan and tracker for milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, governance touchpoints, and deliverables.

Monitors progress and identifies areas requiring leadership attention, mitigation, reprioritization, or resourcing.

Prioritization, Planning and Governance

Prioritizes capital delivery recommendations based on readiness, complexity, strategic alignment, risk, dependencies, and value.

Develops governance models, forums, management routines, and escalation protocols to oversee implementation progress.

Aligns executive sponsors, workstream leads, operational leaders, and corporate partners on scope, priorities, accountabilities, and approach.

Prepares implementation plans, status updates, decision briefs, risk summaries, and transition recommendations for executive and Board-level discussions.

Benefits Realization

Develops a Benefits Realization Framework for capital delivery improvements, including accountabilities, validation, reporting, governance, and sequencing.

Coordinates enterprise input on how benefits are identified, validated, tracked, reported, and governed through the capital lifecycle.

Develops roadmaps and transition materials to support Effective Capital Delivery sustainment in 2027.

Prepares transition summaries covering progress, open decisions, actions, dependencies, risks, sustainment needs, and next steps.

Embeds program management, benefits tracking, and continuous improvement practices into capital delivery governance.

Executive Reporting and Communications

Prepares executive-ready updates, briefings, presentations, Board materials, and decision documents on progress, risks, milestones, issues, and actions.

Translates complex program information into clear, evidence-based insights for senior leadership.

Establishes reporting routines that support transparency, accountability, and timely decision-making.

Ensures deliverables are accurate, audience-appropriate, and aligned with TransLink standards for clarity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, planning, engineering, finance, project management, organizational development, or a related discipline.

Minimum ten years of progressive experience leading complex enterprise programs, transformation, strategy implementation, portfolio management, or business process improvement.

Experience with capital project governance, stage gates, portfolio reporting, benefits realization, business cases, project controls, or major project delivery is preferred.

Experience working in a public sector, transportation, infrastructure, utilities, engineering, construction, or similarly complex unionized environment is an asset.

Project management certification, program management certification, change management certification, or equivalent professional credential is an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Advanced knowledge of program management, implementation planning, governance, portfolio management, capital delivery, risk, benefits realization, and reporting.

Strong understanding of the capital project lifecycle, including initiation, business cases, stage gates, approvals, readiness, tracking, and benefits monitoring.

Ability to lead complex, ambiguous, high-profile initiatives requiring enterprise coordination, executive alignment, and practical problem-solving.

Strong strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to connect workstreams to priorities, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.

Advanced facilitation, consultation, relationship management, and influence skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready materials for senior leaders, committees, and Board-level audiences.

Strong analytical skills to assess recommendations, synthesize information, identify risks and trade-offs, and recommend practical actions.

Strong political acuity, judgment, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential or sensitive information.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and related collaboration and reporting tools.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary position with an estimated end date of December 31, 2028

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $133,680 - $200,520 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: November 06, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].