Senior program manager Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Title: Senior Change Management Program Manager
Job Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 8+ Years
Job Type: Part-Time (T4 Contract)
Rate: 55 to 65 CAD PH

Role Summary: NearSource is seeking a Senior Change Management Program Manager to drive complex organizational change initiatives and enterprise programs supporting strategic consulting engagements. This role combines change leadership, program governance, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level communication to ensure the successful adoption of business and operational transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in structured change management methodologies, program execution, and influencing senior stakeholders across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive change impact assessments and translate findings into actionable change strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end program management activities, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk management, and execution oversight.
• Execute structured stakeholder analysis and readiness assessments to support successful change adoption.
• Develop and maintain program governance frameworks, success metrics, reporting mechanisms, and escalation processes.
• Proactively identify program risks, dependencies, constraints, and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Deliver executive-ready reports, presentations, and decision-support materials that provide visibility into program progress, outcomes, risks, and tradeoffs.
• Facilitate alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams to drive decision-making and program execution.
• Influence outcomes without direct authority through relationship building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.
• Balance tactical execution with strategic objectives while operating effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Support global stakeholders across North America, EMEA, and India while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of experience in change management and program management.
• Expertise in change management methodologies, including Prosci and Kotter frameworks.
• Strong experience conducting change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis.
• Proven ability to execute end-to-end program management across complex initiatives.
• Experience managing program risks, dependencies, milestones, governance, and delivery execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in executive communications, reporting, presentation development, and decision support.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity while maintaining execution excellence and strategic alignment.
• Experience supporting organizational change within customer success, consulting, professional services, or related enterprise environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting large-scale consulting transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with organizational readiness assessment frameworks and adoption measurement practices.
• Experience working across global teams spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Exposure to business excellence, operational transformation, or strategic planning programs.
• Experience operating within highly matrixed enterprise organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success delivering complex change initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make data-driven recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presentation experience.
• Proven ability to establish credibility and build trust with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Work Environment

• 100% Remote, Canada
• Must be able to support Eastern Time Zone working hours.
• Will collaborate with stakeholders across North America, EMEA, and India.
• Part-time engagement.

About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

Equal Opportunity Employer: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.