Technical Program Manager

Randstad Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a high-profile client's team on a 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivery management, particularly with budgets exceeding $7 million. Responsibilities include managing project progress and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Apply for this exceptional opportunity if you are looking to advance your career in program management.

Benefits

Highly competitive market hourly rates

Remote interview process

Opportunity for extension

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in delivery management, 5+ years in Program Management.
• Experience managing budgets >= $7M+ capex and financial forecasting.
• Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project progress, budget, milestones, and communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation and conduct knowledge transfer activities.

Skills

Delivery management experience

Program Management

Budget management

WFM technology domain knowledge

Agile delivery

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you an experienced Program Manager in search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join their talented team on a 6-month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!

Advantages

• Highly competitive market hourly rates
• A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
• Remote interview process

Responsibilities

• Manage project progress, budget, milestones, communications, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project objectives, success criteria, and business requirements
• Create and maintain relevant documentation and conduct knowledge transfer activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in delivery management and 5+ years in Program Management. Experience managing budgets >=$7M+ capex and financial forecasting
• High understanding of WFM technology domain, stack and skills and ability to manage a team of engineers, architects, and operational specialists.
• Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in resource planning, vendor management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal.
• Excellent listening and facilitation skills; the ability to sense organizational vibrations.
• Coaching and mentoring skills, especially influencing others to move toward a common goal or vision.
• Entrepreneurship and resourcefulness – a initiative-taker.
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement.
• Must be a collaborator and able to work with and through others.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Summary

If you are a Program Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.

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