Manager, Planning & Governance (12 Month Contract)

Cadillac Fairview; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian property management company is seeking a Manager, D&T Planning and Governance to enable strategic planning and performance reporting within the IT department. This role involves partnering with senior management on strategic initiatives, translating technical information for non-technical stakeholders, and developing strategic communications. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic planning and process improvement, preferably in tech or data environments.
• Proficient in creating reports and data visualization.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to lead IT strategic planning and develop the annual work plan.
• Create and manage planning methodologies and toolkits.
• Design engaging quarterly reports showcasing department performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Change management

Technical translation

Stakeholder management

Writing and editing

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft productivity tools

Google productivity tools

Job description

Role Impact :

The Manager, D&T Planning and Governance is responsible for enabling IT strategic planning and performance reporting within the Data & Technology department. The role supports the Director, D&T Planning and Governance by driving activities such as departmental planning, governance, reporting on strategic initiatives, and communicating D&T portfolio progress to senior leadership.

This role will develop strategic communications that highlight the value and impact of the company's technology initiatives to senior leadership and the broader organization. The candidate should be able to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for non-technical stakeholders, emphasizing technology's strategic importance.

This is a fixed-term contract for several months.

What you will deliver :

Strategy Planning & Governance :

• Partner with the Director to lead IT strategic planning and develop a cohesive annual work plan.
• Create and manage planning methodologies and toolkits.
• Facilitate technology prioritization with business and D&T leadership.
• Manage monthly and quarterly calibration of the work plan, engaging all D&T teams.
• Oversee a monthly business review to discuss progress and forecasts.
• Operationalize the D&T governance framework and ensure committee standards are met.
• Support senior leadership in planning technology strategies and initiatives.
• Align project roadmaps with strategic goals to identify gaps and obstacles.

Executive & Corporate Communications :

• Design engaging quarterly reports showcasing department performance and achievements.
• Create narratives around major technology projects emphasizing business outcomes.
• Collaborate on presentations articulating technology vision and priorities.
• Prepare briefings on emerging technology trends and opportunities.
• Draft company-wide announcements on technology rollouts and updates.

What your strengths are :

• Strategic planning, program, and change management skills.
• Ability to translate technical info into clear content.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in strategic communication planning.
• Proficiency in creating reports, dashboards, and data visualization.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and strategic thinking.
• Facilitation and coaching abilities.
• Clarity in ambiguous situations.

What you need to succeed :

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Several years of experience in strategic planning and process improvement, preferably in tech or data environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google productivity tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Why you should join us :

At Cadillac Fairview, we have been transforming communities for over years. We are more than properties; we build leaders. We offer interesting work, a great culture, opportunities to collaborate, and support your growth. We reward values-based behavior and results with competitive benefits and pension. Make a difference with us!

Our actions are guided by CF Values. Achieving results is key, and we do so through behaviors aligned with our values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – empower ourselves and others
• Collaborate Effectively – bring the right people together
• Engage with Empathy – consider others' needs
• Embrace Change – drive, learn from, and adapt to change

Join a diverse, award-winning team where your talent is valued. We’re ready to meet you – are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.