Manager, Capital Planning & Systems
Edmonton, AB, CA, T6X 0B2
Join Amrize as a Manager, Capital Planning & Systems and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director, WCan Capital and Industrial Systems, the Manager, Capital Planning & Systems oversees all capital activity across Western Canada, supporting growth and operational efficiency across all product lines. As a direct support to ACM SVP’s and GM’s, this role is dedicated to consistently executing the fundamentals of capital planning while driving the portfolio forward through strategic investments that promote business growth.
The Manager leads a distributed team of four direct reports across different cities, focusing on elevating the team’s overall presence, capabilities, schedule adherence, and proactive engagement across the region. Together, this team is expected to elevate our ability to develop and execute on investment opportunities as well as to maintain a rigorous, disciplined capital management system. This is a leadership position intended to instill confidence in business leaders as they pursue growth as a standard aspect of their operations. Responsibilities span the end-to-end investment lifecycle—from identifying opportunities and building localized business cases to executing submittals and closing projects. The Manager will champion WCan’s use of the Capex360 toolkit, driving its evolution and adding continuous value. Additionally, the Manager works closely with the Director, Capital Delivery and Asset Movement to ensure field-level project delivery is effective, properly resourced, de-risked, and clearly demonstrates financial business outcomes.
A highly visible role, it provides guidance and leadership to market areas in developing business cases, planning capital projects, that covers a 5 year horizon and aligns with the CFO and Regional President. Clear and effective communication with executives, business managers, and operations teams is essential to coordinate priorities and achieve business objectives.
This role may also include aspects of Business Strategy development and maintenance, with the local Capex Coordinator resources, that align with supporting major investment activities and business cases.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Implement a Capex Management Cycle that accommodates a 1-5 year cycle
- Train and Communicate all stakeholders and managers on processes and requirements
- Manage a team of 4 people.
- Organize and facilitate monthly calls/meetings with 4 sub-markets including your staff and SVP/FD for each.
- Produce Monthly, Quarterly outputs that show progress and benchmark areas for performance.
- Create Accountability within Operations, Procurement, Approvers to meet timeline required through transparency.
- Align effectively with NA Capex leadership and own an ongoing constructive relationship.
- Meet budget targets effectively for Approvals and GR.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor degree
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or applicable Technologist designation.
Required Work Experience: 5 years of project management experience in heavy industry is preferred; experience within cement, mining, or other processing industry is an asset. Experience creating and reviewing investment business cases is required.
Travel Requirements: 30%
Additional Requirements:
- Motivated and eager to take on new challenges, with a focus on learning and growth.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and contribute beyond core tasks.
- Solid financial and commercial understanding with interest in developing analytical skills.
- Practical problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
- Builds positive working relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Knowledge of the industry or related operations, with a desire to expand expertise.
- Clear and adaptable communicator, able to work effectively in different contexts.
- Supports team development and contributes to collaborative success.
- Comfortable operating within a matrix organization and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
- Demonstrates initiative, identifies opportunities, and helps achieve team objectives.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.