Senior Agile Program Manager

• Pay Rate: $63.00/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Location Brampton, Ontario
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a Senior APM on behalf of our client. This is an opportunity to lead large-scale strategic initiatives, drive business transformation, and deliver measurable business outcomes while collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams. Our Client is a technology company that combines decades of industry expertise with next-generation AI technology that helps organizations reinvent how they build, operate and deliver by pairing human ingenuity with agentic systems that scale intelligence across the enterprise.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Senior APM will lead large, complex strategic initiatives that drive business outcomes and organizational transformation. This role requires strong retail industry expertise, enterprise technology knowledge, and exceptional executive stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will partner closely with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to align strategy with execution, influence key decisions, and ensure successful program delivery. Acting as a trusted advisor, they will provide leadership with visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and key milestones while driving organizational change and delivering measurable value.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead large-scale, complex strategic programs that support business objectives and organizational transformation.
• Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Align program execution with business priorities and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Drive measurable business outcomes while maintaining delivery excellence.
  
  

Program Delivery & Governance

• Establish and maintain program governance, performance monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Monitor program health, risks, dependencies, milestones, and overall delivery performance.
• Identify and resolve complex program challenges and escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
  
  

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior executives and business leaders to align strategic priorities with program execution.
• Provide executive-level reporting, recommendations, and visibility into program performance.
• Influence key decisions and facilitate collaboration across business and technology teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on strategic initiatives and transformation efforts.
  
  

Business & Digital Transformation

• Lead initiatives involving enterprise technology, digital transformation, and business process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to manage organizational change and transformation.
• Apply retail industry knowledge and business acumen to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure successful adoption of program outcomes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading large-scale, complex strategic programs and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Extensive retail domain expertise and strong business acumen.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology and digital transformation.
• Proven experience in executive stakeholder management, influencing senior leadership, and driving strategic decisions.
• Strong knowledge of program governance, risk management, dependency management, and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
• Preferred Skills
• Experience managing enterprise-wide digital transformation programs within the retail industry.
• Strong background in strategic planning, organizational change management, and business process improvement.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, program performance reports, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  
  

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – On-site 4 days per week.
  
  

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