Senior Program Manager Job in Toronto/Gta, Ontario Canada
*************LONG TERM CONTRACT**************
We are currently looking to hire strong, senior Program Managers, who have previous ministry experience. The role is a long term contract opportunity.
Role description:
The client is beginning a massive modernization of applications, infrastructure and process. They require several Program Managers to contribute to this initiative. The Program Manager will be expected to not only perform a Program Management function but to also coach/mentor one or more people to help them mature as project/program managers.
Required Skills/Experience:
· Senior Program Management experience - 10+ years experience managing large projects ($20M+) some of which involve system development or package implementation
· Successful experience working with large, diverse and contentious stakeholder groups
· Capable of leading processes to develop business cases and program charters
· Experienced at leading and managing multiple senior Ministry people that are delivering within the project
· Has the judgment to know how and when to take a strong approach to keep the project on track and polished enough to accomplish the goals without creating animosity
· Experienced at effective creation and engagement of the project governance structure
· Comfortable working with senior management including gaining positive engagement of senior executives, where appropriate, in project implementation
· Is adept at maintaining clear and frequent communications with key internal and external stakeholders.
· Consultative - they understand consulting and the unique relationship a consultant has with the client. They understand relationship preservation and how to sublimate and merge their experience and instincts into the client's requirements.
· Experience working with a Program Control Officer and good delegation skills
· Experienced at risk and issue management
· Recognises that sharing key technical and business resources with day-to-day operations is a necessity and is adept at making this sharing work for both the program and the day-to-day operations.
· Superior negotiation skills
Thank you for your interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. All resumes are held in the strictest of confidence and not forwarded to our client companies unless approval is given by the applicant.
Please email vincent@isgsearch.ca to determine your suitability for this role.