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Senior Program Manager, Software - Permanent - 19503
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About The Opportunity
An international provider of specialized technology and infrastructure solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join its growing regional team. Reporting to senior leadership within the Portfolio Management Office, the successful candidate will own the end-to-end delivery of large and complex, high-profile programs across North America, leading initiatives seamlessly from initial concept through execution and final closeout.
In this role, you will apply structured Waterfall methodologies and PMP principles to direct cross-functional software and delivery teams, strictly manage scope and requirements, align key stakeholders, and drive strategic regional expansion while ensuring projects land on time and on budget.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Salary is commensurate of experience, $140,000 to $160,000, and is in addition to RRSP-matching, discretionary bonus, a generous PTO and benefits package, etc.
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How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to jkewin@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19503.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
An international provider of specialized technology and infrastructure solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join its growing regional team. Reporting to senior leadership within the Portfolio Management Office, the successful candidate will own the end-to-end delivery of large and complex, high-profile programs across North America, leading initiatives seamlessly from initial concept through execution and final closeout.
In this role, you will apply structured Waterfall methodologies and PMP principles to direct cross-functional software and delivery teams, strictly manage scope and requirements, align key stakeholders, and drive strategic regional expansion while ensuring projects land on time and on budget.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- End-to-End Program Oversight: Direct all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure, taking full accountability for mobilization, schedule tracking, and quality delivery across major software and technical project portfolios
- Scope & Change Control: Drive rigorous requirements definition, baseline tracking, and formal change order management to actively mitigate scope creep while preserving project profitability
- Waterfall & Process Execution: Apply disciplined Waterfall methodologies and PMP standards to build robust project plans, critical path schedules, and risk management frameworks
- Customer & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary senior lead for external customers, vendor partners, and client executives - building trusted relationships and negotiating variations to align with commercial objectives
- Bid & Commercial Leadership: Lead major proposal and bid activities, developing competitive, risk-balanced plans that encompass pricing strategies, schedule baselines, and resource allocations
- Financial & Risk Management: Establish and manage complex multi-million-dollar budgets, accurately forecast spend, track actuals, and execute quantitative and qualitative risk mitigation strategies
- Team Leadership & Governance: Direct, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams of project managers and software professionals, ensuring compliance with corporate governance systems
- Experience: Extensive experience managing large and complex, end-to-end technical projects and portfolios - ideally within a software development, SaaS, or complex systems environment - with a proven track record of directly managing external clients
- Methodology & Certification: Mastery of Waterfall project management frameworks and core PMP principles. A relevant degree paired with PMP certification (or equivalent credentials such as APM-PPQ/MAPM or PRINCE2) is strongly preferred
- Scope & Requirements Expertise: Exceptional strength in detailed requirements gathering, baseline management, tracking scope creep, and successfully processing commercial change orders
- Contractual & Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of complex goods and services contracts, commercial approval lifecycles, and aligning technical solutions with customer strategic drivers
- Skills: Sophisticated leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities with strong analytical reasoning and a resilient, customer-centric focus
- Travel & Flexibility: Ability to travel regionally and internationally as required, along with flexibility to coordinate across international time zones
Salary is commensurate of experience, $140,000 to $160,000, and is in addition to RRSP-matching, discretionary bonus, a generous PTO and benefits package, etc.
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How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to jkewin@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19503.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex software and technical programs from initiation through closeout, managing scope, schedules, quality, budgets, risks, and formal change orders. Serve as the senior point of contact for customers and vendors, lead bids and commercial planning, and direct multidisciplinary teams in accordance with governance standards.
Requirements
Extensive experience managing large, complex technical projects or portfolios, ideally in software development, SaaS, or complex systems, with direct external-client management experience. Strong Waterfall and PMP expertise, requirements and scope-control capabilities, commercial and contract knowledge, leadership and negotiation skills, and flexibility for regional and international travel are expected; a relevant degree and PMP or equivalent certification are strongly preferred.
Skills
- Program Management
- Waterfall Project Management
- PMP Principles
- End-to-End Project Delivery
- Requirements Gathering
- Scope and Change Control
- Schedule and Critical Path Management
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
- Customer and Stakeholder Management
- Contract Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Bid and Proposal Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Governance
- Conflict Resolution
Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Discretionary Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Benefits Package
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Hiring contact email
jkewin@lrostaffing.com
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Software
- Engineering
Keywords
- Program Management
- Software Development
- SaaS
- Complex Systems
- Waterfall
- PMP
- APM-PPQ
- MAPM
- PRINCE2
- Portfolio Management Office
- Project Lifecycle
- Requirements Gathering
- Baseline Management
- Scope Creep
- Change Orders
- Critical Path Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Multi-Million-Dollar Budgets
- Financial Forecasting
- Commercial Contracts
- Bid Management
- Proposal Development
- Pricing Strategy
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Corporate Governance
- Cross-Functional Teams