Program Manager - Disaster Recovery

Our client is looking for a dynamic Program Manager with extensive experience in implementing and executing the IT Enterprise Disaster Recovery (DR)Framework.

The ideal candidate will lead a team to develop disaster recovery strategies, implement DR plans and processes, and collaborate with business units to create a comprehensive business continuity plan.

You will play a pivotal role in partnering with key stakeholders to execute proactive and effective Disaster Recovery (DR) initiatives across the organization.

Your efforts will help embed a culture of risk and resiliency management into the organization's delivery, support, and operations, thereby enabling business objectives.

Work location : Downtown Toronto

Duration : 6 months

Advantages

1. Working within the Broader Public Sector : Gain invaluable experience and contribute to the public good by working within the Broader Public Sector.

Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and make a meaningful impact on communities and society as a whole.

2. Multi-year project with option to renew : Enjoy the stability and opportunity for growth that comes with a multi-year project.

With the option to renew, you'll have the chance to delve deeper into complex challenges, develop long-term strategies, and continue making a lasting difference beyond the initial phase.

Responsibilities

Leading a technical team to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans. Create and execute strategies to

respond to and recover from IT disasters events.

Partner with IT and business stakeholders in conducting risk assessments and managing technology,

resiliency and recovery risks

Establish and oversee the coordinated DR testing work plans. Establishing testing approaches and schedules

to ensure minimum testing activities are occurring

Regularly check on the effectiveness of disaster recovery strategies and make necessary modifications.

Provide training programs for employees on disaster recovery procedures.

Conduct evaluations after a disaster and make necessary adjustments to the recovery plans

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or other relevant professional designation.

Working experience in Disaster Recovery leadership role

Experience as a Program / Project Manager or client-facing consulting is an asset

Project Management certification is a plus

Ability to lead project teams

Excellent oral, written, presentation and facilitation skills

Self-motivated and quick learner

Strong understanding of project management methodologies with experience in one or more of the following

IT delivery model : Waterfall, Incremental, Agile, Lean, DevOps

Experience with build, promotion and release management processes

Required Skills :

Strong technical knowledge in infrastructure and disaster recovery

Technical champion with people-first mentality

Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work with all levels of IT staff and business

users

Excellent analytical skills to assess ideas / requirements and propose solutions

Top-to-bottom thinker

Risk and issue management

Writing technical documentation

Ability in diagnosing complex problems and providing detailed analysis and recommendations

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Summary

If you are passionate about thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Come be a part of the team and contribute to shaping the future of the organization's IT landscape.

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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ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.