Program Manager (Hybrid)

Irving Oil; Saint John; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives that align with long-term business goals. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your leadership and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams and ensure successful execution of programs. You will be responsible for developing program structures, managing project interdependencies, and preparing impactful communications for senior leadership. This forward-thinking company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take on new challenges and lead impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Onsite nurse

Café

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation

Wellness support

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in strategic planning and initiatives development.
• PMI Certification: CAPM or PMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead program structure development and maintenance including scope and goals.
• Facilitate collaboration and accountability across the business.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Decision-Making Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Diploma / Certification in Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining program initiatives aligned with our long-term business strategy. These initiatives may be small to medium-sized with increasing complexity, and with meaningful impact on driving strategy. Your goal will be to leverage collaborative relationships across the business in order to achieve various project and program results. Your success will be demonstrated to senior leadership as someone who can be relied on to lead the execution of corporate strategy.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Hybrid Work Model – Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the development of program structure and ensure ongoing maintenance including program scope, goals, reporting, budget, meeting cadence, and results
• Leverage technical expertise to influence achievement of goals and objectives
• Facilitate working sessions and drive collaboration and accountability across the business
• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts and escalate findings as required
• Prepare and deliver messaging for programs that illustrate continual linkages to business strategy
• Continuously align deliverables with program outcomes and manage project interdependencies
• Cross-project resource management, conduct field walks with contractors for scope clarification and budget development in conjunction with Supply Management
• Support project managers in the development of monthly stewardship reporting to report on program metrics such as cost and schedule

Your Skills

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Effective decision-making, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt communication style to all levels of leadership
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and deadlines
• Ability to influence without organizational authority

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field is required
• 5-10 years' experience developing strategic plans and initiatives
• PMI Certification: CAPM or PMP considered an asset
• Change management or organizational effectiveness designations considered an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Engineering Technology

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology