Job#: 3058786
Job Description:
Position: IT Program Manager
Location: Toronto or Montreal
Duration: 6 month + possible extension
Job Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid, onsite twice a week (Canada RTO policy), but also open to remote in Canada for the right candidate.
About The Opportunity
The Principal Program Manager will be responsible for leading large and complex programs under the purview of the IT General Controls (ITGC) Program Office to transform our SOX and SOC compliance capabilities. This role will drive the delivery of assigned program(s) against business objectives, organize workstreams (or projects under the program), manage overall program scope, budget, and schedule, in addition to overseeing project management across each workstream or project. In this role, you will serve as the single point of contact for roll-up/aggregate updates on the entire program at any given time.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate all activities related to standing up and running complex initiatives from inception to closure, including but not limited to organizing workstreams, overseeing planning and execution of each workstream, and leading overall program governance.
- Identify, monitor, and manage workstream dependencies, program risks and issues in a timely manner; follow governance standards to escalate to right levels at the right time.
- Drive alignment across cross-functional teams, internal and external, to ensure delivery of intended program outcomes. Collaborate with change management, finance, compliance, and others as needed.
- Provide reporting and metrics on program health (scope, schedule, and budget), and support all communications related to the delivery process consistently.
- Own development and management of program budgets – track, collate and analyze planned vs actual time and cost; take corrective/preventive actions as warranted.
Must-Have Qualifications
- At least 10 years of combined Agile and Waterfall delivery experience, with direct accountability for budgets (over $4M), scope, schedule, and quality.
- Experience overseeing implementation of an end-to-end Identify & Access Management (IAM) strategy and integration of common tooling, including but not limited to Active Directory, CyberArk and Savyint.
- Proven experience in project management processes and execution, as well as the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for Waterfall and Agile.
- Technical proficiency and working knowledge of IT infrastructure and system integrations.
- Proven record of leading and influencing team members in a matrix organization with a strong mix of outside service workers (such as consultants & contractors).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with proficiency in utilizing productivity/collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Planview PPM is highly desired.
- Prior experience overseeing delivery of a holistic Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solution is considered a strong asset.
- Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred.
Required Experience
- Typically requires 12+ years of work experience, with 10 years of specialized experience in project and program management.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
Application Process
If interested, please apply directly or contact the Everforth recruitment team for additional information.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
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