- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Toronto
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic initiative focused on the planning, design, and implementation of scalable software and cloud-based solutions tailored for digital media platforms. This initiative brings together a team of seasoned professionals—including a Project Manager, Solutions Architect, and Cloud Architect Engineer—with over 7 years of experience in complex IT and network transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership & Governance
- Lead the full project and software development lifecycle (SDLC) across multiple workstreams.
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks, system monitors, and controls to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
- Align program objectives with organizational goals and executive leadership priorities.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Communicate program status, risks, and milestones effectively at the executive level.
- Facilitate decision-making and ensure transparency across all levels of the organization.
- Team Management & Coordination
- Supervise cross-functional teams including project managers, architects, and engineers.
- Ensure resource allocation, task prioritization, and performance tracking are aligned with strategic goals.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Translate business objectives into actionable program plans and roadmaps.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for program activities.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in program or project management within IT, cloud, or software architecture domains.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale, strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, digital media technologies, and enterprise software architecture.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid methodologies is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with cloud-native application design and deployment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
Benefits
- Work hours are Monday - Friday, normal 40 hours weeks working onsite up to 5 days a week
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Type of job: Temporary Contractor
- Date candidate required: Immediate
- Length of Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension
