Program Executive

Fujitsu; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Program Executive to provide oversight and strategic direction for large-scale transformation programs. The role involves managing significant public sector initiatives and engaging with senior stakeholders. Qualified candidates should have extensive leadership experience, preferably in social benefits or financial services, and possess strong bilingual communication skills. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Impact on society through technology

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of leadership experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience in managing large population payment programs.
• Track record in leading digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership on modernization strategies.
• Advise on policy and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee multi-year transformation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale public sector programs

Stakeholder management

Bilingualism (English/French)

Governance models

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a global leader in technology and business solutions, committed to driving digital transformation and delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative technologies to help organizations achieve their strategic objectives and create a better future.

Role Purpose

The Program Executive serves as a senior advisory and governance leader within large-scale transformation programs such as Benefits Delivery Modernization (BDM). This role provides executive oversight, strategic direction, and policy alignment across multi-stakeholder environments—ensuring the successful realization of modernization outcomes. The role requires demonstrated experience managing large-scale programs in the social benefits or financial services domain, ideally exceeding $100M in total program value.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15–20 years of leadership experience in large-scale public sector or financial services programs.
• Experience managing programs in the social security, pension, or student loan domains with large population payment volumes.
• Proven track record leading COTS-based digital transformations from inception through operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of governance models, financial oversight, and risk management in complex public environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging executive and ministerial offices.
• Bilingualism (English/French) and a graduate business degree or professional designation are desirable.
• Experience serving in executive-level roles within the public service is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic guidance on modernization strategies, digital transformation roadmaps, and governance models.
• Advise senior government stakeholders on policy interpretation, compliance frameworks, and social benefit delivery mechanisms.
• Lead or oversee multi-year transformation initiatives in sectors such as pensions, social security, or student loans, involving high transaction volumes.
• Represent Fujitsu at executive steering committees and joint governance boards, ensuring alignment between delivery execution and strategic outcomes.
• Direct risk management, performance measurement, and benefits realization across program portfolios.
• Guide delivery teams and partners to ensure successful implementation of COTS and enterprise-scale digital solutions.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication at executive and ministerial levels.
• Provide governance oversight across large digital transformation initiatives exceeding $20M annually, ideally $100M+.
• Promote accountability, operational readiness, and long-term sustainability of transformed systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15–20 years of progressive experience in program governance, transformation delivery, or executive leadership roles.

Why Fujitsu

At Fujitsu, we empower our people to innovate and collaborate in an inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on society through technology.