Lead/oversee development of the governance process development plan, outsourcing program business plan and budget management of the contract change management approval process, management of miscellaneous contract adjustments and other adhoc contract initiatives and analyses, as required.
Develop evidence for applications to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for revenue requirement and rate applications. Lead the division in the development of additional evidence in support of supplier compliance audits, freedom of information inquiries and benchmarking initiatives.
Develop commercial negotiating positions for use in changes in contract scope and volume of services.
Conduct other adhoc commercial negotiation and approvals work, as required. Develop strategies and policies in the areas of the outsourcing work program.
Provide advice and guidance to Lines of Business relating to the outsourcing contract, best practices and strategies, implications and the appropriateness of various management processes and practices on contract and policy application and interpretation.
Specific Accountability
1. Manage staffing needs, interview/selection process, staff development and adherence to HR/Corporate policies and administer department budget. Plan, organize and schedule the group's work; monitor work progress and quality; conduct performance reviews and provide direction on problem areas.
Support the Director, Facilities & Real Estate in effectively planning, managing, monitoring and controlling the execution of all aspects of the outsourcing governance and outsourcer project approval functions including the preparation and presentation of reporting to the contract governance boards and committees on results and issues. Lead the governance process and future development.
Lead staff in the development of the facilities outsourcing program business plan and budget on an annual basis.
Oversee the management of the facility related projects, approval process and cost savings program initiatives.
Work closely with a variety of groups within the Company (e.g. Stations, Asset Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain Services groups) on several aspects of the outsourcing program, including change proposals, business plan, budget, business case approvals, benchmarking, projects, audits, contract disputes, preparation of materials for senior management and Hydro One Board of Directors, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.
Lead development of recommended strategies and policies related to the facilities outsourcing program and/or projects as it relates to compliance with the outsourcing contract.
Recommend strategies, tactics and positions for the Company to adopt related to negotiation issues requiring the approval of the Executive Committee or Board of Directors. This requires conducting risk assessments and business analysis for the purpose of making the recommendations based on well founded business cases. The assessments and business cases are to be developed with the aid of multi-disciplined teams having accountability for various business issues, which may impact revenue requirement, regulatory reporting and compliance issues.