Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager/ Sr. PM for a long term contract engagement with a well established apparel manufacturing client of ours in the Vancouver area. The position will oversee two highly connected programs and their detailed process mapping. Candidates need to be based in the Vancouver area.

Advantages
- Excellent hourly rate
- 12 month+ engagement
- Hybrid role
- Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
The position will oversee two highly connected programs and their detailed process mapping.

Qualifications
-8+ years of experience across Merchandising, Merchandising Operations, Supply Chain, Product Operations, or related business functions, including demonstrated success leading large-scale cross-functional transformation programs
-Deep understanding of merchandising workflows, GTM processes, and the interdependencies across Merchandising, Planning, Finance, Global Pricing, PLM, Product Operations, Technology, Change Management, and Learning teams
-Proven experience leading enterprise or business transformation initiatives from discovery through implementation, including process design, requirements development, testing, deployment, and adoption
-Strong program and project management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, dependencies, timelines, risks, and executive communications
-Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional workshops, stakeholder alignment sessions, and governance forums to drive decision-making and execution
-Experience developing current-state and future-state process maps, identifying opportunities, and translating business needs into functional and business requirements
-Proven ability to influence without authority, build alignment among senior leaders, and navigate complex matrixed organizations
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging operational data and business insights to inform recommendations, prioritization, and risk mitigation
-Demonstrated capability to establish governance frameworks, operating models, tools, and scalable processes that support enterprise program delivery
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations, status reporting, and change communications
-Experience partnering closely with Product Management and Technology teams throughout solution discovery, testing, implementation, and release activities
-Demonstrated experience translating business processes and operational requirements into technology-enabled solutions while balancing business objectives, user experience, and implementation feasibility.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Adobe, and collaboration tools; experience with PLM, merchandising systems, and enterprise project management tools strongly preferred

Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to nick paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

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