Program Manager

BRP; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recreational vehicle manufacturer in Canada is seeking an experienced Program Manager to organize and coordinate IT programs. The role involves developing plans, managing stakeholders, and ensuring project completion. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of program management experience, with bilingual communication in French and English being essential. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance

Generous paid time off

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Fully paid healthcare by the company

Flexible work schedule

Summer schedule variations

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on company products

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing large-scale programs.
• Experience working in a matrix environment.
• Ability to communicate with unilingual English speakers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain consolidated plans aligning projects with program objectives.
• Implement governance frameworks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ensure project progress according to schedule and budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Project management

Ability to manage priorities

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Computing, Computer Engineering

Tools

Project Management Certification (PMP, ACP, PSM)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to organize and coordinate programs within the IT team. The Program Manager will advise teams and project managers to ensure consolidated visibility of plans, risks, decisions, resources, and budgets for several projects related to a specific program. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Planning and coordination: Develop and maintain consolidated plans that align the projects with the objectives set by the program. This may include setting objectives, planning resources, and tracking costs and timelines.

• Governance: Develop and implement governance frameworks for the program. Regularly communicate with stakeholders to keep them updated on the program's progress, risks, decisions, and budget. This can include the preparation of status reports and presentation of updates to management teams.

• Supervision of multiple projects: Ensure that each project progresses according to the planned schedule and budget, while managing interdependencies between the projects.

• Stakeholder management: Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, such as project managers, operational teams, clients, and sponsors, to ensure all needs and expectations are met.

• Risk and decision management: Identify potential risks for the entire program and work to mitigate these risks. Resolve and/or escalate problems that could impede project completion. Document and communicate risks and decisions related to the program.

• Continuous improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness.

• Budget management: Control and monitor the program budget and ensure that financial resources are well utilized and align with forecasts.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Computing, Computer Engineering or any other related discipline.

• Five to seven years of experience managing large-scale program.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• A recognized certification in project management (PMP, ACP, PSM, etc.) would be an asset.

• Experience working in a matrix environment.

• Ability to communicate in French and English with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec or unilingual English speakers on a daily basis

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results

• Generous paid time away

• Pension plan

• Collective saving opportunities

• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule

• A summer schedule that varies by department and location

• Holiday season shutdown

• Educational resources

• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

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