Manager, Optimization & Operations Projects at Spero Careers Canada in CA-AB-Calgary
- Company: Spero Careers Canada
- Location: CA-AB-Calgary
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Regular
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
As the Manager, Optimization & Operations Projects, you will lead a team of project management professionals responsible for identifying and delivering solutions that improve SECURE’s operational performance. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, business development, project execu…
Job description
- As the Manager, Optimization & Operations Projects, you will lead a team of project management professionals responsible for identifying and delivering solutions that improve SECURE’s operational performance. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, business development, project execution, and stakeholder management to create measurable value across SECURE’s operations in North America.
- This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta.
- You will lead a collaborative, knowledgeable team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving. Success in this team is built through strong relationships, open communication, shared expertise, and a commitment to supporting one another.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coaching a team of technical professionals to successfully execute on all optimization solutions and while supporting the integrity of ongoing Operations through MOC projects
- Provide technical leadership in identifying and implementing optimization opportunities
- Support the Optimization and MOC programs through building trust and maintaining strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with SECURE’s specifications, standards, processes and required project documentation
- Adhere to, enhance and promote SECURE’s project management best practices
- Use data analytics platforms (e.g., VTScada, Pi Coresite, PowerBI, Python) to justify decisions and measure success
- Translating our vision, mission, values, and business unit goals into team and individual priorities
- Developing and maintain an organizational structure that remains lean and scalable to deliver on business needs
- Building technical and managerial competency and capacity with a focus on growing employee knowledge, skillset and motivation
- Foster a culture of customer service, delivering results, accountability, respect and safety
- Strive to execute on solving problems and executing on solutions, with a collaborative work mindset
- Ability to travel to Secure project sites throughout North America on a regular basis
- Group compensation and performance reviews
- Operate to the highest standards of safety at all times, plan and hazard assess all work activities, and mitigate risks identified in the assessment process
- Adhere to the safety obligations of SECURE, and aid in the development and delivery of programs and initiatives to staff
Requirements
- P. Eng., CET, or equivalent
- A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in managing projects up to $5 million in value and demonstrated growth in complexity of stakeholder engagement
- Professional experience in managing with proven project management best practices
- The ability to work collaboratively and communicate with varied stakeholders and groups
- Creativity in developing and evaluating alternative solutions to realize business opportunities
- Ability to develop relationships within a project setting
- Strong writing skills needed for the development of clear and concise project planning documents
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings including Plot Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and General Arrangements
- Detail oriented
- Proficient in the use of project management software (MS Project, Excel, etc.)
- Formal training or certification in Project Management is considered an asset
- Previous work experience in Operations is considered an asset
- An understanding of SECURE’s services and operations
Skills
Required
- P. Eng., CET, or equivalent
- Detail oriented
Benefits
- At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.
- Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
- Health Care Spending Account
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Savings Plan
- Career progression
- A competitive employee referral program
- Industry-leading safety standards
- Community investment initiatives ( Our Stories )
About Spero Careers Canada
At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude. With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints. SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients. Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.