Enterprise Transformation Program Lead

Mitacs Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitacs is a mission-driven organization shaping Canada’s innovation future. We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager (1-year contract) to lead the Transformation Management Office portfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, and delivery across multiple corporate initiatives.

You will orchestrate programs, manage dependencies, and provide leadership with clear visibility into progress and risks. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Transformation, you will coordinate cross-functional teams,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program management in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Minimum 5 years directly managing Project Managers or similar roles.
• PgM or PMP certification or equivalent; CSM/SAFe/PMI-ACP certified preferred.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Jira or similar tools; portfolio budgets >$10M.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance across the TMO portfolio and align initiatives with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Enterprise Transformation programs.
• Coordinate cross-workstreams and integrate roadmaps for milestones and adoption.
• Manage vendor relationships and consulting partners.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile planning

Risk management

Communication

Vendor management

Change management

Education

PgM / PMP certification

CSM or SAFe or PMI-ACP

Prosci ADKAR

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Planner

Jira

Job description

Mitacs is a mission-driven organization shaping Canada’s innovation future. We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager (1-year contract) to lead the Transformation Management Office portfolio, ensuring alignment, integration, and delivery across multiple corporate initiatives.

You will orchestrate programs, manage dependencies, and provide leadership with clear visibility into progress and risks. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Transformation, you will coordinate cross-functional teams,