AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Governance Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and operation of governance processes for the ECWE project. This role provides senior leadership in refining decision-making structures, monitoring their effectiveness, and managing escalations. The Governance Lead will guide cross-functional teams, align governance with our client’s frameworks, and maintain transparency, accountability, and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Governance Design &amp; Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, including Terms of Reference, RACI, and decision-making pathways and forums.</li><li>Escalation Management: Direct processes for reviewing progress, resolving escalated issues, and making informed and timely decisions</li><li>Project Oversight &amp; Reporting: Provide senior-level oversight, delivering accurate and insightful reporting to enable decision-making and accountability.</li><li>Strategic Alignment: Align governance with project objectives, commercial frameworks, and Metrolinx requirements.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective participation of client, contractor, and delivery partner representatives in governance forums.</li><li>Risk &amp; Control Integration: Strengthen transparency, control, and accountability across decision-making forums to support proactive risk management.</li><li>Implementation Planning: Develop and oversee plans to operationalize governance changes, including new decision-making forums.</li><li>Integration with Digital Team: ensuring alignment and transparency across the program.</li><li>Line Management of Governance Coordinator</li></ul> <ul><li> </li></ul>

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Governance Lead - Rail & Transit

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Governance Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and operation of governance processes for the ECWE project. This role provides senior leadership in refining decision-making structures, monitoring their effectiveness, and managing escalations. The Governance Lead will guide cross-functional teams, align governance with our client’s frameworks, and maintain transparency, accountability, and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Governance Design &amp; Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, including Terms of Reference, RACI, and decision-making pathways and forums.</li><li>Escalation Management: Direct processes for reviewing progress, resolving escalated issues, and making informed and timely decisions</li><li>Project Oversight &amp; Reporting: Provide senior-level oversight, delivering accurate and insightful reporting to enable decision-making and accountability.</li><li>Strategic Alignment: Align governance with project objectives, commercial frameworks, and Metrolinx requirements.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective participation of client, contractor, and delivery partner representatives in governance forums.</li><li>Risk &amp; Control Integration: Strengthen transparency, control, and accountability across decision-making forums to support proactive risk management.</li><li>Implementation Planning: Develop and oversee plans to operationalize governance changes, including new decision-making forums.</li><li>Integration with Digital Team: ensuring alignment and transparency across the program.</li><li>Line Management of Governance Coordinator</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;</li></ul>

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