Program Manager

Role : Program Manager

Location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration : 3 months with possible extension or conversion

Job Description

This position reports to Associate Vice President, Cyber Security Governance Remediation, Program Strategy. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning, as part of the Strategy, Planning and Execution (SPE) Team driving the development, alignment, and implementation of activities that transform top-of-house goals into actionable plans. This role requires an agile leader who can navigate and help solve complex problems, deliver results, and ensure long-term objectives are achieved. The Senior Manager will provide strategic direction, oversee execution, and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to drive outcomes across the cybersecurity portfolio.

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and reporting structures to track performance, enable transparency, and support decision-making.
• Lead overall portfolio planning and execution, establish cadence, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and optimize resource allocation.
• Translate team goals into actionable plans, monitor progress, adjust strategies, and ensure alignment with long-term objectives.
• Design and deliver executive-ready materials and dashboards that clearly communicate progress, insights, and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships between businesses and senior executives to influence outcomes and ensure strategic priorities are understood and executed.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic recommendations, incorporating findings into programs for operational efficiency and long-term planning.
• Respond effectively to ambiguity and last-minute changes, stay informed on emerging trends and regulatory changes, and evolve strategies as needed.
• Conduct analysis and make recommendations to enhance capabilities, drive efficiencies, and support sustainable growth.

Job Requirements (soft skills)

Ability to think strategically and innovate to improve operational efficiency and business results.

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills :

1.) Someone who has managed a portfolio with an 8 figure budget (direct ownership of Profit and loss)

2.) Very comfortable communicating with AVP, VP and c-level executives.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https : / / dexian.com / to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Note : Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment / Selection Processes.