Program Manager Foundry (Technology)

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Benefits and pension

Job summary

Foundry is seeking a Program Manager, Technology to lead the technology portfolio across the organization, serving as a bridge between internal teams, vendors and leadership. The role focuses on Microsoft 365, SharePoint modernization, CRM deployment, cybersecurity, procurement and license management while aligning initiatives with Foundry's mission and growth.

Ideal candidates bring strong stakeholder engagement, proven vendor management, and change leadership in a complex, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology programs in complex organizations.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and vendors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, CRM, cybersecurity and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of technology projects and operations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and external partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech solutions with organizational priorities.
• Facilitate governance and monitor risks, timelines and budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

MS 365

SharePoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM)

Cybersecurity

Privacy

Change management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

Foundry transforms how young people in British Columbia access health and social services. Our province-wide network of community-based centres, online tools and resources uses an approach to wellness that is collaborative, trustworthy, respectful, dynamic, responsive and approachable. Through this provincial initiative, we connect young people with the care and community resources they need to lead a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life.

We are looking for a Program Manager, Technology to provide leadership and coordination for Foundry's technology portfolio and organizational technology initiatives. This role serves as a key bridge between internal teams, technology vendors, and organizational leadership, ensuring technology investments support Foundry's mission, operations, and future growth. The Program Manager will:

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of technology projects and operational initiatives across the organization.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and external partners.
• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of technology initiatives, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint modernization and information management initiatives, the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM), cybersecurity, procurement, software licensing, contract management, and other organizational technology priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Communications, Finance, Privacy, Security, Learning & Development, and other teams to align technology solutions with organizational priorities.
• Facilitate governance committees, steering groups, and decision-making processes.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, timelines, budgets, and outcomes while ensuring clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

Join Foundry as our Program Manager, Technology!

We're looking for a strategic, relationship-focused leader who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and advancing multiple priorities in a complex, mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have:

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing technology vendors, contracts, procurement processes, and external partners.
• An understanding of Microsoft 365 environments, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM), SaaS applications, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, reconciliation, and responsible technology use.
• If you're passionate about using technology to enable organizational impact, building strong partnerships, and leading meaningful change across teams and systems, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Bring

Education:

Graduation from a recognized degree program in health sciences, social sciences, health research, communications, policy or related field plus five (5) years’ recent, related experience in the program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the program area and related services, legislation, standards, policies and values.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and promote collaboration and change management, and work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to develop and implement program/project plans and realize project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others and manage a team.
• Effective communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Functional knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, learning, project management and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills. Expertise in plain language writing is an asset.
• Demonstrated success in program or project delivery and execution of project management methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and the PHC’s signatory to the Declaration of Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, and to plan, coordinate, and organize work.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to travel for meetings as necessary.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $46.37 - $57.96 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Hybrid work opportunity.
• Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.