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Program Manager, Corporate Program Management Office
Program Manager, Corporate Program Management OfficeD2L • Kitchener, Ontario, Remote – Canada
Program Manager, Corporate Program Management Office

Program Manager, Corporate Program Management Office

D2L • Kitchener, Ontario, Remote – Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Program Manager, Corporate Program Management Office (PMO), is a dynamic operational leader with a proven track record of driving business outcomes through the successful execution and delivery of corporate programs and projects.

With extensive experience in Corporate PMOs, this leader excels in leveraging standardized program and project management practices, processes, and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

The Program Manager has successfully managed multi-million-dollar programs for SaaS organizations, collaborating across various functions such as product, technology, services, sales, marketing, and other enterprise enablement areas. This role will leadmultiple new product developments, managing multiple teams, large scale multi-year projects, complete through to a full product launch.

Passionate about change, the Program Manager is experienced in change management practices and serves as a change champion within the organization.

The Program Manager demonstratesstrong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences. They excel in stakeholder management, engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from individual contributors to executives.

HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?

  • Drive Program and Project Success : Lead the delivery of business outcomes through successful execution and delivery of programs and projects across diverse functions – includingproduct, technology, services, sales, marketing, and enterprise enablement.
  • Enhance Efficiency and Effectiveness : Consistently apply D2L’s standard PMO practices, processes, and tools to optimize performance across the organization.
  • Adaptable Methodologies :  Utilize waterfall, agile, and hybrid practices as appropriate to ensure flexibility and responsiveness.
  • Risk and Change Management : Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes to support teams and ensure successful program and project delivery.
  • Transparent and Clear Communication :  Provide regular updates and reports on program status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders. Foster open communication across teams, senior leadership, and C-level staff.
  • Change Management Champion : Implement and advocate for D2L’s Change Management Framework to drive organizational transformation.
  • Process Optimization : Apply systems thinking to facilitate process design and optimization across D2L as needed.
  • Contribute to Excellence : Support the development of a best-in-class program management office.
  • Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.

People Leadership and Performance

  • Effectiveness : Demonstrate a passion for leadership effective teams, fostering a high-performing culture.
  • Mission Alignment : Connect program / project teams’ daily responsibilities to D2L’s mission by setting clear objectives and performance expectations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate and team goals, effectively managing relationships with other D2L teams.
  • Drive Productivity and Accountability : Partner with peers and leaders to enhance productivity and efficiency, holding the program team accountable for high-quality outcomes.
  • WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE :

  • 8+ years of directly related work experience in a fast-paced, global, high-growth SaaS markets; education technology experience strongly preferred
  • 6+ years of successful track record of leading teams to deliver complex, corporate-wide programs and projects on-time, with quality, and aligned out business outcomes
  • Experience leading client co-development / collaborative / joint / shared / partnered development projects
  • Demonstrated ability to independently translate strategy, solution complex issues, and drive for results through personal and team accountability, while building strong organizational bridges
  • Comfortable with working across Waterfall, Agile, and other methodologies
  • Player-coach mentality
  • Passionate about building a data-driven organizations and leveraging insights to drive decisions
  • Proficient in common project and work management tools
  • Outstanding communications skills with great reputation for communicating highly complex ideas and concepts with simplicity, power, and emotional impact\
  • Strong business acumen and thrive in an organization that is simultaneously mission, growth, and business driven
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performance teams
  • Recommended Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related
  • Agile, Project Management, and / or Change Management certification(s) a strong plus (i.e., PMP, Six Sigma CSM, SAFe, Prosci)
  • The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

    Base Salary Range$100,000—$140,000 CAD

    Don’t meet every single requirement?  We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!

    Why we're awesome :

    At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L :

  • Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
  • 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
  • Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
  • Retirement planning
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Home Internet Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition
  • Social Events
  • Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
  • D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@d2l.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. D2L maintains a drug-free workplace.

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