Program manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Program Manager to lead complex, high-profile I&IT initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring project deliverables align with business requirements while adhering to rigorous project management methodologies and standards.

Pay Rate: $80.64- $85.68/Hr

Advantages
- Balance collaborative onsite presence with the convenience of remote work.

- Lead high-visibility projects that drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

- Manage diverse teams and complex budgets within a structured, best-practice environment.

- Work directly with senior executive levels and steering committees.

Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end project management for large-scale, high-risk initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

- Gather and develop comprehensive requirements to create and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans.

- Develop complex project budgets across multiple funding channels; monitor, forecast, and reconcile costs to ensure high levels of fiscal control.

- Source and onboard diverse team members, clarifying roles and expectations for both unionized employees and fee-for-service consultants.

- Proactively identify potential risk events, develop mitigation strategies, and prioritize issues for senior executive decision-makers.

- Establish and participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums, providing high-level reporting to executive leadership.

- Utilize strategic actions to overcome resistance to change during all project phases—from concept to close-out.

- Resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiating changes to ensure knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Qualifications
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope.

- Extensive experience directing teams to ensure deliverables adhere to organizational and government standards.

- Knowledge of Information Management principles, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and I&IT best practices.

- Understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related standards.

- Proven ability to make informed recommendations on the acquisition of software, hardware, and technology resources.

Summary
If you're interested in the Program Manager - Intermediate role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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