Interim Global Program Manager

LHH Knightsbridge; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the global mining industry is seeking a seasoned Global Program Manager to oversee complex projects across various international locations. This high-impact role is crucial for ensuring consistent project delivery and operational excellence, requiring deep expertise in ERP and HCM project oversight alongside exemplary leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in project or program management, ideally in complex settings.
• Professional certifications in project management are a plus.
• Experience in multi-country ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle) is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex, multi-site projects in the global mining industry.
• Build high-performing project delivery teams and mentor members.
• Monitor project financials and ensure alignment with performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Risk management

Financial oversight

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the global mining industry, is seeking a seasoned and strategic Global Program Manager to oversee the execution of complex, multi-site projects across diverse international locations. This high-impact role is central to ensuring consistent project delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with internal project management frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in ERP & HCM project oversight, a strong commitment to continuous improvement, and the leadership acumen to guide cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence and elevate global project delivery standards within a progressive and growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a high-performing project delivery team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and workforce planning.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Design and implement training initiatives that reinforce internal project delivery standards and elevate team capabilities.
• Lead the initiation and structuring of new projects, ensuring robust systems for cost control, scheduling, and documentation are in place.
• Monitor project financials using earned value metrics, forecasts, and automated dashboards to ensure alignment with performance targets.
• Drive the development of real-time reporting tools and performance indicators to support proactive decision-making.
• Manage change control processes, assess variations, and mitigate risks related to cost and scope deviations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of project milestones, lessons learned, and historical data to support future planning and benchmarking.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion the evolution and application of internal project delivery frameworks and best practices.
• Oversee the creation and refinement of process templates and ensure cross-functional compliance with established standards.
• Conduct regular audits of project execution plans and site practices to ensure adherence to internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project reviews, lessons learned sessions, and planning workshops to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expert input during project estimation and planning phases, ensuring realistic and achievable targets.
• Promote the use of digital tools and short-interval planning techniques to enhance field-level execution and visibility.
• Guide operational leaders in identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring resilience and adaptability across programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in project management are advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years in project or program management ideally within complex construction or mining environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and delivering results in a dynamic, high-risk settings.
• Advanced proficiency in implementing multi-country ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar) and / or HCM platforms.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on financial oversight, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives.

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LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.

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Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

May 2025

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