Program Manager

PetalMD; Montreal; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee project success and integration of technology solutions. The ideal candidate possesses 5 to 8 years in project management, strong communication, and bilingual proficiency in English and French. This role offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and wellness allowances.

Benefits

Recurring hybrid work allowance

4 to 6 weeks of paid vacation

Group RRSP / DPSP plan with employer contribution

Complete group insurance plan from day 1

Annual wellness allowance

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in project management and program management.
• Proven experience in coordinating multiple teams and managing competing priorities.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Manage the success of projects and programs.
• Plan and supervise the entire life cycle of projects.
• Monitor program performance using key performance indicators.

Skills

Project management

Strategic decision-making

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Agility

Education

University degree

PMP certification or master's degree in project management

Tools

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Petal is a leading Canadian healthcare orchestration and billing company that revolutionizes healthcare systems to make them agile, efficient, and resilient by enabling the forecasting and shaping of world-class healthcare through Healthcare BI, advanced analytics, and informed insights.

Our commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture has earned us notable recognitions, including being listed as a Great Place to Work in both the technology and healthcare sectors. Join us in our mission to empower healthcare innovators and improve healthcare differently.

What you can expect when joining the team

You will act as a program manager, responsible for the management and success of the projects and programs assigned to you. Reporting to the Director of Professional Services, you will act as a resource person between the clinical, deployment, product, and technical teams to ensure the smooth integration of our technology solutions into our clients\' professional practices. You will be responsible for deliverables and will ensure the smooth running of each stage of project and program implementation.

Your daily life

In your day to day, you will be led to:

• Define, communicate, and maintain a clear and consistent vision of the strategic objectives of the project/program, ensuring that they are aligned with organizational priorities;
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the entire life cycle of the projects that make up the program, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Identify human and material resource requirements, develop timelines, and estimate the costs of project/program activities under your responsibility;
• Establish and communicate clear priorities among project activities to teams.
• Ensure effective program governance by representing issues and progress to management and facilitating strategic decision-making;
• Work with representatives from different departments to oversee project documentation and update relevant knowledge bases.
• Take the initiative to determine changes to the scope of work and ensure that relevant planning measures are taken with internal and external clients to reassess and modify the scope of work, budget, and schedule.
• Analyze client or user requests and needs, and lead the design of coordinated solutions in collaboration with functional teams.
• Monitor and evaluate overall program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), produce progress reports, and recommend optimization actions as needed;
• Act as a point of contact to ensure constant communication, active listening, and understanding of customer needs;
• Coordinate project/program resources; engage and mobilize people to carry out planned tasks and proactively manage activities;
• Understand business issues, identify needs, and propose strategies to increase the added value of projects.

Your profile

Are you an experienced program or project manager, recognized for your ability to navigate complex environments with pragmatism, agility, and strategic vision? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can combine your passion for technological innovation, value creation, and operational excellence? If you have:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in project management and program management, including a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing complex technology projects;
• University degree. Any relevant experience may be considered;
• Knowledge of key project management tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com an asset);
• Knowledge of budgeting and scheduling techniques;
• Proven experience in coordinating multiple teams and interdependent projects, with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Strong strategic and decision-making skills, with accountability for overall program results;
• Motivational leadership, focused on cross-functional collaboration and the achievement of common goals;
• Strong organizational skills and proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• High level of rigor, autonomy, and a proactive approach to problem solving;
• Openness to change and a developed ability to adapt;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Relevant experience in the medical or hospital environment (major asset);
• PMP certification or a master\'s degree in project management (asset);
• Since you will be interacting with various colleagues, some of whom are English or French-speaking only, proficiency in both English and French (spoken, written, and read) is mandatory.

Petal’s position on remote working

In our opinion, a company cannot claim to be modern, innovative and have the well-being of their team at heart, without attempting to integrate remote working to the level that their business model allows them to. Petal employees continue to benefit from the option of teleworking up to the maximum flexibility permitted by the nature of the position and the smooth running of operations.

Our benefits

• Recurring hybrid work allowance;
• Compensation that recognizes your contribution;
• 4 to 6 weeks of paid vacation per year;
• 5 paid personal days per year;
• A group RRSP / DPSP plan with employer contribution;
• A complete group insurance plan, from day 1;
• An annual wellness allowance;
• Access to the Lumino Health™ telehealth application;
• Flexible work hours and more.

Petal is an active participant in the equal opportunity employment program, and members of the following target groups are encouraged to apply: women, people with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request.

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