Program Director, Bell AI Fabric

Bell; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Program Director to lead the national data centre build program across multiple sites in Canada. You will own scope, schedule, budget and governance, coordinating engineering, construction, procurement and controls to deliver mission-critical facilities on time and on budget.

You will partner with finance, operations and executive leadership, travel nationally as needed, and help mature Bell's program delivery capabilities while ensuring alignment with strategic AI Fabric

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large-scale capital programs, preferably data centres.
• Experience owning end-to-end program delivery across multiple sites and projects.
• Strong command of scheduling, budgeting, risk, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery accountability for the national data centre build program.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across construction, engineering, procurement and controls.
• Provide executive reporting and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across sites.
• Develop and mature program governance, stage gates and milestones.

Skills

Program leadership

Multi-site delivery

Budget & scheduling

Executive communication

Education

Engineering degree

PMP/PgMP

P.Eng.

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Req Id: 431516

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric initiative is pioneering a secure, sovereign AI compute network across Canada. This transformative portfolio includes seven large-scale, high-density data centres, anchored by a 500 MW British Columbia supercluster and a future 1.2GW flagship site in Regina, Saskatchewan.

As Program Director, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the national data centre build program—orchestrating scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional execution across multiple concurrent sites. You'll be the integrating force connecting construction, engineering, commissioning, procurement and program controls into one predictable, well-governed program, ensuring Bell delivers these mission-critical facilities on time, on budget, and to standard as the initiative scales aggressively nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery accountability for the national data centre build program, integrating scope, schedule, budget and quality across multiple concurrent sites.
• Orchestrate cross-function execution across construction, engineering, commissioning, procurement and program controls, ensuring alignment to program objectives.
• Establish and govern the program delivery framework -stage gates, milestones, governance cadence, and decision rights across the portfolio.
• Own the integrated master schedule and program-level budget, driving predictability, transparency, and schedule discipline across all builds.
• Lead program-level risk management, change governance, and interdependency management, escalating and resolving systemic issues before they impact delivery.
• Provide executive-level program reporting to AI Fabric and Capital Programs leadership, translating complex delivery status into clear, decision-ready insight.
• Manage program financials, forecasting, and capital planning in partnership with finance and program controls.
• Drive resource planning and prioritization across sites, balancing competing demands as the program scales.
• Build and mature Bell's program delivery capability at a formative stage, embedding repeatable processes, playbooks and lessons learned across the fleet.
• Serve as a senior point of escalation and executive interface for site directors, functional leads and external delivery partners.

Critical Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large-scale capital program delivery, with direct experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data centres (multi-site / multi-billion-dollar portfolios preferred)
• Proven track record owning end-to-end program delivery across multiple concurrent construction projects, not just single-project management.
• Deep command of program management disciplines—integrated master scheduling, budget/cost control, risk management and change governance.
• Strong understanding of the full data centre delivery lifecycle—construction, engineering, MEP and commissioning through to operational handover.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and align diverse cross-functional teams and external delivery partners.
• Expertise in program governance, stage-gate frameworks and executive reporting.
• Exceptional executive presence, able to influence and challenge senior engineering, construction, finance and executive leaders.
• Experience building and maturing a program delivery organisation from a formative stage.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline; PMP/PgMP, P.Eng. or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationally between build locations as the portfolio scales.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || Canada : Alberta : Calgary

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 11/27/2026

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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Created: Canada, SK, Regina

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