Program Manager

Randstad Digital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Program Manager for a 12-month contract in Toronto, ON. This hybrid role involves providing analytical, operational, and administrative support to enhance business outcomes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of program management experience and strong financial skills. The position requires excellent communication and project management abilities, along with familiarity in the financial industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years in program management.
• 10+ years in project management.
• Familiarity with SAFe 4.0 (or higher).
• Experience in the financial industry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, operational, and administrative support.
• Perform financial analysis and manage KPIs.
• Ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare KPIs and visuals for executive decision-making.
• Drive results with strong project management skills.

Skills

Financial acumen

Presentation and Reporting

Project Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Tableau

VBA/Automation

Job description

Overview

Program Manager (Contract Position)

Number of Positions: 1 Duration: 12 months initial contract

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Hybrid position 3-4+day/w onsite in Toronto

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing analytical, operational, and administrative support to deliver desired business outcomes and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the broader technology organization. This role will involve performing financial analysis, analyzing data, managing and disseminating KPIs, and assisting with various organizational initiatives. This role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and work across departments to build relationships for informed and effective decision making and facilitating effective communication on processes. In addition, this role has the unique vantage to understand processes that directly impact technology readiness and budget targets, and how to streamline and simplify for maximum efficiency.
• Financial acumen - budgeting and forecasting experience, ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and clarity
• Presentation and Reporting - experience preparing KPIs and Visualizations for an Executive audience to support decision making
• Strong financial/business, reporting and data analysis background
• Strong Project Management skills with ability to drive results
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Guides deliverables through all phases, ensuring data quality and accuracy is completed
• Identifies, assigns, tracks, escalates, and resolves issues as they arise
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) proficient
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel level
• Strong EQ

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong budgeting and forecasting
• Strong financial/business, reporting and data analysis background
• 5+ years program management
• 10+ years of project management
• PMP Certification
• Familiarity with SAFe 4.0 (or higher)
• Experience working in a financial industry is mandatory
• Tableau or data visualization skills
• Experience with VBA/Automation