Senior IT Program Manager

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!

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