Our client, is seeking an experienced, results-driven Program Manager - IT III to oversee the planning, delivery, and execution of large-scale technology initiatives.
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In this high-visibility strategic role, you will be responsible for applying enterprise program management methodologies across all phases of the program lifecycle—including program design, scope management, financial budgeting, quality assurance, and performance reporting. Serving as a central leadership figure, you will manage project resources, lead cross-functional software development teams, define business requirements, and orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rollout procedures. The ideal candidate pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with strong team leadership, financial acumen, and a proven track record delivering multi-platform software solutions.
Position Type: 12-Month Contract (10/15/2026 to 10/15/2027; with high potential for extension)
Advantages
Enterprise Program Leadership: Direct high-profile, multi-platform technology programs that drive core business strategy and digital capabilities.
12-Month Engagement Stability: Secure a full 1-year consulting engagement within a well-funded enterprise technology group.
Executive Visibility: Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses, program health dashboards, and strategic roadmaps directly to executive steering committees and program sponsors.
End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Manage the complete program cycle from initial scoping and resource staffing through development, testing, rollout, and operational transition.
Responsibilities
Program Governance & Financial Management: Develop, track, and manage comprehensive program plans, timelines, scope baselines, and multi-tier program budgets.
Resource & Team Leadership: Procure program staff, manage technical resources, and provide coaching, mentorship, and advice to cross-functional development teams.
Requirements & Delivery Alignment: Partner closely with functional program leads to define technical and business requirements, guiding developers in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Quality Assurance & UAT Orchestration: Define defect-prevention test plans, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, and establish structured rollout plans and operational procedures.
Risk & Change Governance: Apply robust risk management principles across technology applications, manage competing priorities, and ensure adherence to system development life cycle (SDLC) standards.
Executive Communications: Prepare cost-benefit analyses and present regular program updates to steering committees, stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
Qualifications
Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressive program management experience delivering complex technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
Formal PM Credentials: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent PMI certification required.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. (An MBA or advanced graduate degree is preferred).
Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated people management and team-building skills, with a proven ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly in changing environments, and master complex business processes rapidly.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong capability to perform cost-benefit analyses, assess technical risks, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Program Manager - IT III who pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with PMP certification, strong team leadership, and expertise in multi-platform software delivery, this 12-month contract opportunity is an ideal next step. Bring your program governance precision, financial control skills, and collaborative leadership to our client's team today!
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client, is seeking an experienced, results-driven Program Manager - IT III to oversee the planning, delivery, and execution of large-scale technology initiatives.
In this high-visibility strategic role, you will be responsible for applying enterprise program management methodologies across all phases of the program lifecycle—including program design, scope management, financial budgeting, quality assurance, and performance reporting. Serving as a central leadership figure, you will manage project resources, lead cross-functional software development teams, define business requirements, and orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rollout procedures. The ideal candidate pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with strong team leadership, financial acumen, and a proven track record delivering multi-platform software solutions.
Position Type: 12-Month Contract (10/15/2026 to 10/15/2027; with high potential for extension)
Advantages
Enterprise Program Leadership: Direct high-profile, multi-platform technology programs that drive core business strategy and digital capabilities.
...
12-Month Engagement Stability: Secure a full 1-year consulting engagement within a well-funded enterprise technology group.
Executive Visibility: Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses, program health dashboards, and strategic roadmaps directly to executive steering committees and program sponsors.
End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Manage the complete program cycle from initial scoping and resource staffing through development, testing, rollout, and operational transition.
Responsibilities
Program Governance & Financial Management: Develop, track, and manage comprehensive program plans, timelines, scope baselines, and multi-tier program budgets.
Resource & Team Leadership: Procure program staff, manage technical resources, and provide coaching, mentorship, and advice to cross-functional development teams.
Requirements & Delivery Alignment: Partner closely with functional program leads to define technical and business requirements, guiding developers in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Quality Assurance & UAT Orchestration: Define defect-prevention test plans, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, and establish structured rollout plans and operational procedures.
Risk & Change Governance: Apply robust risk management principles across technology applications, manage competing priorities, and ensure adherence to system development life cycle (SDLC) standards.
Executive Communications: Prepare cost-benefit analyses and present regular program updates to steering committees, stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
Qualifications
Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressive program management experience delivering complex technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
Formal PM Credentials: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent PMI certification required.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. (An MBA or advanced graduate degree is preferred).
Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated people management and team-building skills, with a proven ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly in changing environments, and master complex business processes rapidly.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong capability to perform cost-benefit analyses, assess technical risks, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Program Manager - IT III who pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with PMP certification, strong team leadership, and expertise in multi-platform software delivery, this 12-month contract opportunity is an ideal next step. Bring your program governance precision, financial control skills, and collaborative leadership to our client's team today!
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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