About the role
The client is seeking a senior program manager capable of leading a major digital transformation program encompassing several interdependent IT and business projects, not a single project manager. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies, not just as an implementer reporting to a project committee. The terms "integrated governance," "strategic decision-making," and "prioritization of initiatives" indicate a portfolio management role, not direct operational delivery. The requirement of two management coaching mandates involving the implementation of tools indicates that the candidate must have a track record of transferring management skills, not just implementation skills. The Level 2 security clearance and the clause prohibiting participation in calls for tenders related to the Nova Program indicate a sensitive government context with exclusive mandates.
Main Responsibilities Ensure integrated program governance and coherence between several interdependent initiatives Support strategic arbitration and decision-making at the executive level Coordinate several initiatives and multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) in parallel Lead the prioritization and management of interdependencies between projects
Requirements REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree in IT or equivalent | Required | All requirements met 20 years of relevant IT experience | Required | All requirements met 10+ years as a project, program, or portfolio manager, or management consultant in a project office | Required | All requirements met Project, program, or portfolio manager on at least 4 large-scale projects in an organization comparable to the client or a similar technological environment | Required | All requirements met Lead manager of more than 2 projects exceeding $10 million | Required | All requirements met 2 mandates supporting managers during the implementation of management processes, including the development of organizational adoption tools | Required | All prerequisites Experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies | Required experience | All prerequisites Management of governance, prioritization, and interdependencies between multiple initiatives | Required experience | All prerequisites Mastery of management disciplines: scope, timelines, budgets, risks, governance | Required experience | All prerequisites Experience in a multi-site and multidisciplinary environment, including prioritization and arbitration in a context of limited capacity | Required experience | All prerequisites Experience leading and mobilizing multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) | Required experience | All prerequisites Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (MS Project or equivalent) | Required experience | All prerequisites DESIRED Knowledge of modern delivery practices and contemporary project management tools | List of examples | Sufficient majority
ASSET Management of a tender process for the acquisition of a software package or turnkey solution | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority Expertise in organizational change management | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority Experience in digital transformation or emerging technologies (e.g., AI) | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority PMP (Project Management Professional) designation | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
WHAT WE DON'T WANT A single project manager profile without experience managing a portfolio or multi-initiative program. A purely technical profile without exposure to executive bodies or strategic governance. Less than 20 years of IT experience or less than 10 years as a project, program, or portfolio manager. No experience managing projects exceeding $10 million. No experience in coaching managers or implementing management processes. Candidate not willing to obtain a Level 2 security clearance or comply with the limited teleworking requirement in Quebec.
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About the role
The client is seeking a senior program manager capable of leading a major digital transformation program encompassing several interdependent IT and business projects, not a single project manager. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies, not just as an implementer reporting to a project committee. The terms "integrated governance," "strategic decision-making," and "prioritization of initiatives" indicate a portfolio management role, not direct operational delivery. The requirement of two management coaching mandates involving the implementation of tools indicates that the candidate must have a track record of transferring management skills, not just implementation skills. The Level 2 security clearance and the clause prohibiting participation in calls for tenders related to the Nova Program indicate a sensitive government context with exclusive mandates.
Main Responsibilities Ensure integrated program governance and coherence between several interdependent initiatives Support strategic arbitration and decision-making at the executive level Coordinate several initiatives and multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) in parallel Lead the prioritization and management of interdependencies between projects
Requirements REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree in IT or equivalent | Required | All requirements met 20 years of relevant IT experience | Required | All requirements met 10+ years as a project, program, or portfolio manager, or management consultant in a project office | Required | All requirements met Project, program, or portfolio manager on at least 4 large-scale projects in an organization comparable to the client or a similar technological environment | Required | All requirements met Lead manager of more than 2 projects exceeding $10 million | Required | All requirements met 2 mandates supporting managers during the implementation of management processes, including the development of organizational adoption tools | Required | All prerequisites Experience as a strategic advisor to executive bodies | Required experience | All prerequisites Management of governance, prioritization, and interdependencies between multiple initiatives | Required experience | All prerequisites Mastery of management disciplines: scope, timelines, budgets, risks, governance | Required experience | All prerequisites Experience in a multi-site and multidisciplinary environment, including prioritization and arbitration in a context of limited capacity | Required experience | All prerequisites Experience leading and mobilizing multidisciplinary teams (IT and business) | Required experience | All prerequisites Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (MS Project or equivalent) | Required experience | All prerequisites DESIRED Knowledge of modern delivery practices and contemporary project management tools | List of examples | Sufficient majority
ASSET Management of a tender process for the acquisition of a software package or turnkey solution | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority Expertise in organizational change management | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority Experience in digital transformation or emerging technologies (e.g., AI) | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority PMP (Project Management Professional) designation | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification | One option is sufficient | Sufficient majority
WHAT WE DON'T WANT A single project manager profile without experience managing a portfolio or multi-initiative program. A purely technical profile without exposure to executive bodies or strategic governance. Less than 20 years of IT experience or less than 10 years as a project, program, or portfolio manager. No experience managing projects exceeding $10 million. No experience in coaching managers or implementing management processes. Candidate not willing to obtain a Level 2 security clearance or comply with the limited teleworking requirement in Quebec.