Senior Program Manager - 1 Year Contract

Shoppers Drug Mart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail chain in Mississauga is looking for a Senior Program Manager to oversee internal and external program deliverables. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction on client initiatives, manage team engagement, and ensure timely delivery of project objectives. With a focus on driving innovation and efficiency, the role demands significant experience in account management and leadership skills. Join the team to further enhance customer wellness in Canada.

Benefits

Competitive pay program

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of management experience in account or patient support programs.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Strong presentation and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization and execution of program deliverables.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Monitor performance standards.
• Manage program deliverables on time.

Skills

Account management

Patient support program management

Leadership

Strategic direction

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

University degree or equivalent industry-related experience

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Job description

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager will lead the organization and execution of both internal and external program deliverables including various project initiatives. Leadership of key client projects will be in partnership with a Senior Director.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction on client programs and initiatives to drive innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement
• Main point of contact with clients, develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Establish performance standards and monitor achievement
• Achieve Business Plan goals and meet the financial targets established for the Program
• Cross‑functional leadership of stakeholders to ensure understanding and ownership of deliverables to drive business decisions
• Manage program deliverables on time and within scope
• Anticipate and respond to a rapidly changing market with insight and innovation
• Oversee Program contracts with respect to timelines, SLAs, KPIs and delivery of monthly billings and reports
• Identify risks and communicate appropriately with senior management to develop risk mitigation plan
• Lead and facilitate meetings to keep team members engaged, motivated, and on task
• Provide a collaborative environment for issues to be discussed and resolved effectively and appropriately, and with buy‑in from all stakeholders
• Report all Adverse Events (AE) and Product Technical Complaints (PTC) immediately or as soon as possible upon becoming aware of the event as per current policies and procedures.

What you need:

• 5-7 years’ account management and/or patient support program management or management experience and/or previous pharmaceutical brand management experience
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence without authority
• Strong critical thinking, business acumen, communication, presentation, and decision‑making skills
• Strong financial acumen and hands‑on budget management experience
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization
• Knowledge of provincial drug reimbursement programs and third‑party drug coverage issues and bilingualism are assets
• Computer skills, including MS Project and Visio
• University degree or equivalent industry‑related experience

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.

recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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