Program Management, Lead

Interac Corp.; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Management Lead to oversee strategic programs and initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving operational efficiency and delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and project management skills, along with a proven track record in managing complex programs. Join a community of creative thinkers and problem solvers at the forefront of the digital economy in Canada, where your contributions will shape the future of financial transactions and enhance the lives of Canadians.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing complex programs and initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

PMP/PgMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

The Program Management, Lead will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives within Interac. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives, drive operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership abilities, strong project management skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be responsible for:

1. Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
2. Defining program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders and team members.
3. Developing and maintaining detailed program plans, timelines, and budgets, and tracking progress against milestones and KPIs.
4. Partnering with Business Owners, Product Managers, and Product Owners to help assure strategy, vision and road map alignment and execution.
5. Coordinating cross-functional teams and resources, including internal and external stakeholders, to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and execution.
6. Driving alignment and organizational, leadership and team preparedness for planning events.
7. Identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact program delivery, and proactively implementing corrective actions as needed.
8. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes, methodologies, and tools.
9. Providing regular updates and reports to SLT and key external stakeholders on program status, progress, and key metrics.
10. Fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation within the program team, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.

You bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; PMP/PgMP certification considered an asset.
2. Proven experience as a program manager or lead, with a minimum of 10+ years of experience managing complex programs and initiatives, from initiation to closure.
3. Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
4. Excellent leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a matrixed organization.
5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively and develop creative solutions.
7. Experience with program management tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall), and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines effectively.
9. Strong commitment to quality, excellence, and continuous improvement, with a passion for driving operational excellence and delivering value to stakeholders.
10. Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check.

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

1. Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
2. Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
3. Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
4. Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you.

About Us

About Interac Corp.

Interac empowers Canadians to transact digitally with confidence by providing payment and value exchange services. In helping to develop the future of money and data in Canada, security is the core of everything we do. We help keep Canadian customers safe and secure when transacting. With nearly 300 financial institutions connected to our network, Canadians choose Interac products over 20 million times a day on average to exchange money. Interac champions workplace culture, community, and corporate citizenship. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading and most trusted financial brands.

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