Program Manager Non Tech
- Toronto, ON, Canada
On-site
Contract
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
- Workplace
- On-site
- Experience
- 5-6 years of experience in program, event, and stakeholder management.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
1. General
- Job Title: Mid-Level Program Manager
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Workplace: On-site
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you enable a strong, passionate and innovative team while inspiring new levels of performance and impact?
- How do you foster a high performing and connected global culture in a fast evolving market and economy?
- How do you build scalable people-related frameworks that drive business growth?
- How do you attract, retain and inspire top performers in a competitive talent market?
- How do you build processes while retaining agility?
Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: Our client is a leading technology company operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They are looking for a motivated and skilled Program Manager to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives within their organization.
- Role Summary: The Program Manager will be responsible for strategizing, planning, and executing various community engagement programs and initiatives, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role plays a crucial part in driving the successful delivery of programs and ensuring the company's research goals are met.
4. What are the key
responsibilities?
- Responsibilities and Duties:
- Own strategizing, planning, and budget planning for Microsoft Research community initiatives and programs.
- Collaborate with research stakeholders to align program objectives with business priorities.
- Advise and guide the utilization of available technologies to deliver impactful program outcomes.
- Build and execute community engagement programs to support organizational priorities and recruitment initiatives.
- Foster a high-performing community culture with effective team collaboration and positive relationships with stakeholders.
5. What experience are we
looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Business, or a related field.
- 5-6 years of experience in program, event, and stakeholder management.
- Strong cross-collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Technical curiosity and the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts.
- Proficiency in program planning, organizing, budgeting, and execution.
- Audience and customer-focused mindset.
- Independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications: PMI or PMP certification.
6. So calling all top
performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your skills in program management and communications within a dynamic corporate environment.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, have a non-discrimination policy, encourage diverse candidates to apply, and provide accessibility and accommodation.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on
this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply
today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at vallari@ifgpr.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Program Manager at IFG - International Financial Group will strategize, plan and budget community engagement programs, and align them with research and business priorities. The role also builds the programs, advises on technology use, and fosters a high-performing team culture.
Requirements
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Business or a related field, plus 5-6 years in program, event and stakeholder management. Strong communication, budgeting, technical curiosity and self-starter skills are required, and PMI or PMP certification is preferred.
Skills
- Program planning
- Budget planning
- Stakeholder management
- Event management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Technical concepts
- Project execution
- Program budgeting
- Audience-focused mindset
- Independent decision-making
- Team culture building
- Recruitment support
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Technology
Keywords
- program manager
- program management
- community engagement
- stakeholder management
- event management
- budget planning
- project management
- PMP
- PMI
- communications
- research programs
- recruitment initiatives
- contract
- Toronto
- technology
- Microsoft Research
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- PMI
- PMP
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Marketing
- Communications
- Public Affairs
- Business