Senior Program Manager, Public Health Data & IIS (Remote)

Flexstaf IT; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario is building data and analytics infrastructure in partnership with the Health and Human Services Solutions Division and the Ministry of Health. This role leads PHO efforts for the PHDU and the Immunization Information System data product, providing structured program and portfolio management leadership to ensure on-time delivery within funding and standards.

The Senior Program Manager will establish delivery plans, governance forums, executive reporting, risk management, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management.
• PMP or PgMP certification is an asset.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project/program management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMI standards).
• Risk management and budgeting expertise. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor-related deliverables across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide project oversight on behalf of the Director, Architecture, Digital Governance, Digital Public Health.
• Manage relationships with internal and external partners and vendor teams with respect to the Public Health Data Utility and the Immunization Information System initiatives.
• Ensure that project deliverables are satisfactorily completed.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and contractual information to diverse stakeholders.
• Align vendor and partner activities with broader organizational strategies, risk frameworks, and priorities.
• Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate interdependent projects and manage cross-functional teams.
• Monitor progress and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate program status regularly.
• Ensure alignment of projects with organizational strategy and goals.
• Oversee program documentation and reporting for leadership.
• Collaborate with program managers from vendor and partner organizations to ensure alignment and overall progress of the program.
• Coordinate and develop materials to present to internal partners and steering committees.
• Produce routine and ad-hoc updates on program progress and risks for different audiences.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

PM software

Agile methodologies

Job description

Public Health Ontario is building data and analytics infrastructure in partnership with the Health and Human Services Solutions Division and the Ministry of Health. This role leads PHO efforts for the PHDU and the Immunization Information System data product, providing structured program and portfolio management leadership to ensure on-time delivery within funding and standards.

The Senior Program Manager will establish delivery plans, governance forums, executive reporting, risk management, and