Strategic IAM Program Manager

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Montreal is looking for a Program Manager to support the IAM Chief of Staff and drive strategic initiatives within the Identity and Access Management department. The ideal candidate will manage budget coordination, workforce planning, and vendor management while providing executive reporting. Applicants should possess strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with a Bachelor's Degree and 7–12 years of relevant experience in program management or operations. This role offers a dynamic working environment focused on cross-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in program management, strategy, or operations roles.
• Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams independently.
• Proficiency in office productivity tools, data analysis, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the IAM Chief of Staff in executing the department’s 3-year strategic roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate cross-departmental initiatives aligned with IAM strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate budget planning activities in collaboration with SMEs, Finance, and Sourcing teams.
• Provide leadership with insights and transparency on hiring metrics and workforce data.
• Develop and maintain executive reports including strategic updates and cybersecurity reporting.

Skills

Program and project management

Communication skills

Analytical and problem solving

Organizational skills

Office productivity tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Program Manager will support the IAM Chief of Staff and global Identity and Access Management (IAM) department by driving strategic initiatives and operational programs. This role focuses on budget coordination, workforce planning, vendor management, executive reporting, and cross-departmental program execution. The position requires strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term IAM strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the IAM Chief of Staff in executing the department’s 3-year strategic roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate cross-departmental initiatives aligned with IAM strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate budget planning activities in collaboration with SMEs, Finance, and Sourcing teams.
• Support hiring managers with recruitment coordination and hiring pipeline visibility.
• Provide leadership with insights and transparency on hiring metrics and workforce data.
• Organize departmental communication initiatives such as quarterly forums, QBRs, and internal updates.
• Develop and maintain executive reports including strategic updates, CIO briefings, and cybersecurity reporting.
• Build and maintain executive dashboards for reporting and data visualization.
• Support workforce strategy initiatives and talent development planning.
• Coordinate vendor contract execution and support vendor management processes with sourcing and finance teams.
• Manage multiple workstreams while ensuring timelines, quality, and alignment with strategic goals.

Required Skills:

• Strong program and strategic project management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous workstreams independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify risks, escalate issues, and drive decision-making when required.
• Proficiency in office productivity tools, data analysis, and collaboration platforms.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

7–12 years of relevant experience in program management, strategy, or operations roles.