Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

Why join us? 

You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.  

Who we are 

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province’s power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it. We operate the province’s electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario’s electricity needs – now and into the future.

 

The opportunity

The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy will play an instrumental role in shaping the IESO’s long term direction during this exciting time of energy transition. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Strategy, this role works closely with the IESO’s Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team to develop and refine a multi-year strategic plan and will spearhead its implementation.   

In addition to strategy development, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy will lead and coordinate sector research and environmental scans, identifying the most critical insights and ensuring that stakeholder feedback and market conditions inform strategic priorities.  

The Senior Manager will drive initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage with partners at all levels of the organization, influencing and motivating change to support the IESO’s strategic goals.  

What you'll do

• Integrate corporate strategy priorities with other corporate functions such as business planning, portfolio management, enterprise risk management and strategic workforce planning  
• Take an enterprise view across complex and ever evolving strategic priorities and environmental changes to identify opportunities to update and track corporate strategic priorities  
• Lead and manage complex initiatives using project management methodology (e.g. project schedule, action log, risks and resources), monitors project activities for adherence to timelines, and outcomes 
• Develop and sustain strong collaborative partnerships with external sector, internal business leaders and key stakeholders 
• In partnership with Corporate Relations teams, develop and deliver creative communication and engagement forums to ensure the corporate strategy is aligned and engrained in the culture of IESO staff, as well as understood by key stakeholders/partners 
• Lead, analyze, and present research data, including insights from multiple sources as inputs to the strategic planning process with the senior leadership team 

What you need to succeed

Required 

• 4-year University degree in energy, public policy, business administration, environmental studies or a technical discipline 
• Demonstrated relationship management, strategic thinking, strong ability to work collaboratively both inside and outside of an organization and excellent interpersonal and political acumen 
• Leadership experience in creating high-performing teams, managing work and outcomes and financial acuity to manage team budget 
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, conceptual and forward-thinking skills, ability to deal with ambiguity   
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to research and condense information for different audiences 

Assets 

• Graduate degree in a related discipline 
• Understanding of the energy industry and Program delivery 

What’s in it for you

• A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace 
• A challenging, fast-paced and collaborative team environment, where your perspectives and experiences matter 
• Leaders who support your growth and success through regular feedback and coaching 
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry 
   

Deadline: March 14, 2025

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At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment – one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

We thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO, but we will only contact those candidates selected for an interview. 

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.

The IESO offers a hybrid work model program to most of our employees, based on business needs. Individuals participating in the program can work an average of three days per week remotely within Ontario. It also offers three flex weeks when individuals can work remotely within Ontario. When working in the office, you will be located at our Toronto location.

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