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Our Story and Why We're Growing
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Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER!
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About the Role
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The Change Management Engineer will manage and coordinate all change-related processes to minimize disruptions to the construction schedule, budget and maintain project integrity. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and implementing changes within the project, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, and maintaining clear communication among stakeholders. |
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Key Responsibilities
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- Design and lead a structured change management framework that aligns with project objectives and reflects industry-leading practices.
- Champion governance by ensuring all change initiatives are rigorously documented, assessed, approved, and effectively communicated to stakeholders.
- Anticipate and evaluate change drivers within project scope, budget, and schedule, collaborating with construction, engineering, and procurement leaders to enable proactive decision-making.
- Oversee and strategically manage the project’s contingency budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial stewardship.
- Assess and forecast impacts of proposed changes on cost, schedule, resources, and quality, enabling leadership to make informed trade-off decisions.
- Facilitate executive-level decision-making by coordinating change requests, impact assessments, and approvals with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive alignment across the organization by preparing and securing approvals for key decision documents within PowerCo Canada and Global Headquarters.
- Serve as the central authority for all change-related matters, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountability across functions.
- Translate strategy into action by communicating approved changes with clarity to construction and cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution.
- Maintain governance oversight through a comprehensive, audit-ready log of all change requests, evaluations, approvals, and outcomes.
- Safeguard compliance by ensuring all change documentation adheres to regulatory, contractual, and project requirements.
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities associated with change and collaborate with project leadership to define robust mitigation and optimization strategies.
- Protect project outcomes by implementing measures that minimize disruption and reinforce commitments to safety, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Advance continuous improvement by leveraging lessons learned, data insights, and stakeholder feedback to refine change management practices.
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What you bring to the Team
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- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or some other construction-related field of study, or equivalent.
- 7-10 years working in the multi-disciplinary/complex construction industry (i.e., engineering-, architecture-, or construction-related, or equivalent), preferably with execution of industrial facilities.
- Experience working specifically on large projects.
- Experience in change management and decision taking mechanisms.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective reporting and coordination.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Can read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
- Understands the nuances of the design and construction process.
- Able to work safely on an active construction site in accordance with the Health & Safety Plan.
- Can communicate in a professional manner with engineers, architects, and construction managers both verbally and in writing.
- Has high degrees of team orientation and social competence.
- Detail oriented and will diligently ensure that components of the project meet the overall goal.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Primarily on-site at construction projects with some time spent in the office for coordination and planning.
- Certification in Project Management or Change Management (e.g., PMP, CCMP).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to large construction projects is an asset.
- Experience in Oracle ACONEX and Primavera is an asset.
- Experience working within large, complex project teams and actively participating in construction meetings.
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Power Perks
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- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development.
- Relocation Support.
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
- Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
*This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. |
