Director, Business Enablement Program Delivery - 12-24 Month Contract

Vaco Recruiter Services; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is looking for a Director of Business Enablement Program Delivery for a 12-24-month contract. This role involves leading large-scale business enablement programs focused on modernization, driving cross-functional delivery, and implementing governance frameworks. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in program leadership roles, ideally in regulated industries, and hold a relevant bachelor's or MBA. Opportunities to work with diverse teams and external partners are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program leadership roles within large, matrixed organizations.
• Proven success delivering cross-functional, enterprise-wide transformations.
• Familiar with modern delivery frameworks: Agile, hybrid, Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute business enablement programs aligned to modernization goals.
• Drive coordination across business units for timely delivery.
• Own delivery outcomes, establish governance frameworks, and manage risks.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Agile methodologies

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT or related field

MBA or equivalent

Tools

PMP certification

Agile certification

Lean certification

Prosci certification

Job description

About the Client

Our client is looking to source a Director, Business Enablement Program Delivery for a 12-24-Month Contract.

About the Opportunity

Enterprise Enablement Strategy:

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale business enablement programs aligned to modernization and digital transformation goals.

Cross-Functional Delivery Leadership:

• Drive coordination across core business units (e.g., Finance, Operations, IT, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.

Program Execution & Governance:

• Own delivery outcomes and execution roadmaps. Establish governance frameworks, manage risk (RAID), and ensure informed decision-making.

Value Realization:

• Implement and oversee frameworks to track KPIs, measure benefits, and close performance gaps against business cases.

Change Management & Adoption:

• Lead enterprise adoption strategies in collaboration with HR, business leaders, and external partners. Focus on readiness, training, and long-term sustainability of changes.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with external integrators and solution providers. Oversee vendor performance, procurement activities, and contractual compliance.

Enablement Standards & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop consistent methodologies, toolsets, and best practices across initiatives. Drive Agile, hybrid, and user-centric delivery practices (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean).

About You

Profile & Experience:

• 10+ years in program leadership roles within large, matrixed organizations; experience in energy/utilities or similarly regulated industries is an asset.
• Proven success delivering cross-functional, enterprise-wide transformations.
• Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Familiar with modern delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, Waterfall).
• Effective at driving both strategy and execution with measurable business impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean, Prosci) are considered strong assets.

Please note that applicants must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.