Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

Job ID#:  RQ11053 

Duration:  9 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale, high-profile, and complex programs. This role focuses on driving end-to-end program delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, and managing multi-project environments while maintaining accountability for cost, schedule, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex, enterprise-wide programs and initiatives
  
• Manage full program lifecycle: strategy, planning, execution, and transition to operations
  
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including multiple Project Managers and matrix resources
  
• Monitor program scope, cost, risk, schedule, governance, and overall performance
  
• Identify and manage interdependencies across projects and external programs
  
• Develop and manage complex budgets involving multiple funding sources
  
• Analyze risks and issues, communicate with senior executives, and recommend mitigation strategies
  
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, consultations, and consensus-building activities
  
• Provide program and portfolio reporting to diverse stakeholder groups
  
• Drive change management strategies to support adoption and minimize resistance
  
• Promote innovation in business processes, technologies, and program delivery
  
• Ensure adherence to program management standards, methodologies, and best practices
  
• Lead communication efforts, including program updates and stakeholder reporting
  
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
  
• Capture lessons learned to improve future program delivery
  

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong executive communication skills
  
• Strategic planning expertise
  
• Proven program management experience
  

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in program management or a related leadership role
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex programs and portfolios
  
• Experience with program budgeting, forecasting, and financial management
  
• Strong knowledge of project/program management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PMLC)
  
• Experience managing risks, issues, and stakeholder expectations at senior levels
  
• Proven ability to lead organizational change initiatives
  
• Experience developing business and technical requirements
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and governance frameworks
  
• Experience with solution integration, APIs, and digital transformation initiatives
  
• Familiarity with agile and iterative delivery methodologies
  
• Experience with vendor management and procurement processes
  
• Understanding of accessibility standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AODA)
  
• Experience delivering presentations to executive audiences
  
• Background in large-scale IT or public sector programs
  

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