Role:
Director, Business Operations
Location:
Etobicoke
Company:
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
Department:
Business Operations
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to:
General Manager
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) is a technology-driven company
dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular
building solutions. Founded by Peter Gilgan, one of Canada’s leading
entrepreneurs and the founder of Mattamy Homes, SAMI combines automation,
robotics and AI to produce high-quality prefabricated components at industrial
scale. With a state-of-the-art facility set to open in the Greater Toronto Area,
SAMI aims to address the housing crisis by making homeownership more attainable,
accelerating construction timelines and setting a new benchmark for innovation
in the industry. Operating independently and serving a broad range of builders,
SAMI’s mission is simple: to provide housing people are proud of.
For more information, visit Stelumar.com [https://stelumar.com/].
What we offer
At SAMI, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the operating model and strategy
of one of Canada’s most advanced and ambitious technology/manufacturing
companies. You will work directly with the General Manager and senior leadership
team, driving strategic projects across the organization. This is a high-impact
role where you’ll create the foundations for SAMI to continue to efficiently
scale. Your work will directly influence our growth, productivity, operational
excellence and long-term success.
What you’ll do
- Create and lead our corporate operating rhythm (e.g., goal setting, business
review processes, KPI management and performance tracking).
- Drive high-impact strategic projects across the organization.
- Stand up and support the initial execution of new functions or divisions,
bridging gaps until long-term ownership is established.
- Partner with Finance to shape and execute the strategic planning process,
aligning budgets and forecasts with operational goals.
- Lead cross-function initiatives, ensuring alignment and acting as the “glue”
across all departments within SAMI (Volumetric Modular, Structural
Components, Cabinetry & Millwork, Technology, Finance, People & Culture,
Procurement, and Logistics).
- Enable process improvement, standardizing and optimizing business processes
to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Provide disciplined project management, setting scope, timelines, and ROI
tracking for major initiatives.
- Support other leaders through decision support for leadership team, prepare
board materials, and coordinate sensitive cross-department priorities.
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Management, Commerce,
Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience
and certifications.
- 7–12+ years’ experience in operations leadership, management consulting,
strategy, or a technology/manufacturing scale-up.
- Builder mindset, you thrive in ambiguous, scaling environments and can create
structure from scratch.
- Proven track record in driving cross-functional projects in complex
environments.
- Strong analytical skills (Excel, PowerBI/Tableau, financial modeling, KPI
design).
- Program/project management discipline — able to run PMO-like governance while
being hands-on.
- Clear communicator who can influence peers, execs, and plant-level operators
alike with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to summarize strategies into a clear and concise narrative.
Bonus Points
- Experience at a high growth scale-up
- Certifications or designations in project management
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that
submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements.
If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.
Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process,
please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your
needs.
Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.
