Are you an experienced Program Managerin search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join their talented team on a 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
What’s in it for you!
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As a Program Manager with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
• Manage communication and oversee processes related to financial reviews, reporting, steering committees, KPIs etc.
• Manage rollup of +$100M portfolio including risks, financials, and key decisions in collaboration with GTS leadership
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to establish and implement the processes and governance needed to achieve and sustain operational excellence in portfolio management
• Support peers with actions around portfolio and operations transformation (such as delivery frameworks and tools, process improvement etc.)
• Support with change management and rollout of the SPM tool for each portfolio – Oversee development of rollout plan for each portfolio and over all rollout timeline for GTS
o Support change team as needed with change management and rollout activities
o Send weekly program update for GTS portfolio managers
• Support business and technology leadership with updating strategy, executive presentations, roadmaps, KPIs, prioritizing budget across work-streams and communicating key deliverables to working teams
• Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and information they need to perform their jobs effectively and remove barriers to allow team to be as efficient as possible
• Develops strong working partnerships with technology leaders to effectively achieve objectives for
the portfolio
• Develop strong working relationships with key internal corporate partners including Finance,
People & Culture, Facilities, Procurement, and Legal
• Champion project management best practices and processes
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on program/project management
• Uses appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years working in technology or a related field
• 5-7+ years in program/portfolio management role and/or 3-5+ years consulting or executive management role
• Proven track record of governing program within related field and ability to lead large scale, cross-functional, global initiatives
• Ability to influence and manage conversations and meetings across the organization at multiple levels, particularity around strategic issues to bring structure to ambiguous environments
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and operating under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgency
• Project Management Professional (PMP) nice to have
• Change Management Certification (PROSCI) nice to have
• Process Improvement Certification (Lean Six Sigma) nice to have
• Ability to translate ideas into clear, high impact communications to executives, managers, employees and business partners
• Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-program environment with changing priorities
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
• Exceptional leadership skills including the ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority and beyond the scope of the position
• Proven results working with global and remote teams across different time zones
Summary
If you are a Program Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you an experienced Program Managerin search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join their talented team on a 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
What’s in it for you!
As a Program Manager with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
• Manage communication and oversee processes related to financial reviews, reporting, steering committees, KPIs etc.
• Manage rollup of +$100M portfolio including risks, financials, and key decisions in collaboration with GTS leadership
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to establish and implement the processes and governance needed to achieve and sustain operational excellence in portfolio management
• Support peers with actions around portfolio and operations transformation (such as delivery frameworks and tools, process improvement etc.)
...
• Support with change management and rollout of the SPM tool for each portfolio – Oversee development of rollout plan for each portfolio and over all rollout timeline for GTS
o Support change team as needed with change management and rollout activities
o Send weekly program update for GTS portfolio managers
• Support business and technology leadership with updating strategy, executive presentations, roadmaps, KPIs, prioritizing budget across work-streams and communicating key deliverables to working teams
• Ensure team members have the tools, resources, and information they need to perform their jobs effectively and remove barriers to allow team to be as efficient as possible
• Develops strong working partnerships with technology leaders to effectively achieve objectives for
the portfolio
• Develop strong working relationships with key internal corporate partners including Finance,
People & Culture, Facilities, Procurement, and Legal
• Champion project management best practices and processes
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on program/project management
• Uses appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years working in technology or a related field
• 5-7+ years in program/portfolio management role and/or 3-5+ years consulting or executive management role
• Proven track record of governing program within related field and ability to lead large scale, cross-functional, global initiatives
• Ability to influence and manage conversations and meetings across the organization at multiple levels, particularity around strategic issues to bring structure to ambiguous environments
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and operating under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgency
• Project Management Professional (PMP) nice to have
• Change Management Certification (PROSCI) nice to have
• Process Improvement Certification (Lean Six Sigma) nice to have
• Ability to translate ideas into clear, high impact communications to executives, managers, employees and business partners
• Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-program environment with changing priorities
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
• Exceptional leadership skills including the ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority and beyond the scope of the position
• Proven results working with global and remote teams across different time zones
Summary
If you are a Program Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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