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Senior IT Program ManagerRandstad Canada • Calgary, Alberta, CA
Senior IT Program Manager

Senior IT Program Manager

Randstad Canada • Calgary, Alberta, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job description

Step into a visionary leadership role with our Calgary client as they launch a groundbreaking 12 month enterprise initiative. This high-profile contract offers the unique opportunity to define the strategy, architecture, and governance for Agentic AI capabilities across a major public sector organization. As the Program Lead, you will be the driving force behind adopting next-generation AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency and foster responsible innovation. If you are a forward-thinking expert ready to shape the future of municipal technology and lead a complex digital transformation, this is the project for you.

Advantages

  • Take ownership of a high-impact mandate to build an entire Agentic AI program from the ground up for a large organization.
  • Work at the cutting edge of technology by implementing generative AI and modern cloud architectures in a real-world environment.
  • Enjoy a long-term 12 month engagement that provides stability while working on complex and intellectually stimulating challenges.
  • Collaborate with diverse multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to influence the direction of public sector innovation.
  • Enhance your professional portfolio by leading a first-of-its-kind AI governance and implementation roadmap within a complex enterprise.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the overarching enterprise strategy and technology architecture for Agentic AI capabilities.
  • Create and manage a comprehensive implementation roadmap to ensure the safe and scalable adoption of AI tools.
  • Establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks including standards, controls, and oversight models for emerging technologies.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams across IT and various business units to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Oversee the end-to-end program lifecycle including scope definition, risk management, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and internal governance partners to align AI initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Facilitate complex decision-making and drive consensus among diverse stakeholder groups through clear communication.
  • Qualifications

  • At least ten years of experience in IT project management with a focus on industry-recognized best practices.
  • Minimum of four years of experience specifically in an IT program management capacity within a large and complex organization.
  • Extensive background leading enterprise-scale AI initiatives including strategy, governance, and cloud-based implementations.
  • Deep technical knowledge of generative AI, Agentic AI, and platforms such as Azure AI or Microsoft 365.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing large teams, prioritizing resources, and driving significant organizational change.
  • Summary

    This is a rare chance to leave a lasting mark on the technological landscape of a major city by leading its most ambitious AI program to date. Your expertise will bridge the gap between emerging technology and practical, secure implementation. If you have the strategic vision and the technical background to guide an enterprise through the next wave of digital evolution, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

    P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!

    We look forward to supporting you in your job search!

    Good luck!

    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.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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