RQ10108 - Program Manager - Senior

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a one-year contract with potential extension. The ideal candidate will lead complex IT initiatives, ensuring programs are delivered efficiently and comply with all organizational standards. You should have 10-20 years of experience in technology leadership and strong hands-on vendor management skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on accountability and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years experience in technology leadership roles for large IT applications serving over 10,000 users.
• Hands-on experience managing external vendor relationships.
• Experience collaborating with legal and cyber security teams for vendor compliance.
• Ability to report accurately on program progress and risks.
• Skilled in translating technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management leadership for high-profile, complex initiatives.
• Ensure accountability for successful project life cycle delivery.
• Deliver programs efficiently and in compliance with standards.

Skills

Technology leadership

Vendor relationship management

Compliance collaboration

Reporting and communication

Technical translation

Job description

RQ10108 - Program Manager - Senior

1-year, 8 months contract, possible extension

ONSITE -222 Jarvis Street, Toronto

Central Agencies Cluster -Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat

Security Level: CRJMC

Provide program management leadership and expertise of large scale, highly complex, high profile and high-risk initiatives that may be multi-jurisdictional and/or enterprise-wide. Ensure accountability for the program's centralized group of projects and their successful full life cycle delivery. Ensure programs are delivered cost effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with organization's methodologies, standards and frameworks.

Must Haves

• 10-20+ years experience in technology leadership roles for large IT applications with of over 10,000 users.
• Demonstrated HANDS ON experience working with and managing external vendor relationships.
• Experience collaborating with legal, procurement, and cyber security teams to ensure vendor compliance with OPS internal policies.
• Demonstrated experience reporting on the progress of deliverables, milestones, issues and risks to various audiences, including steering committees and formal status reporting.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders and executives.

Desirable Skills

• Expert knowledge of PMLC
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills