Program Manager

Role Description:

The Program Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational guidance and direction with a coordinated approach to the management and performance of the program.

Responsibilities:

· Develop an overall understanding of each project in the program

· Oversee and coordinate dependencies across projects within the program.

· Support planning related to program, project and resources

· Ensure projects adhere to governance standards, policies, and practices within the PMO

· Liase with stakeholders ensuring communications and reporting for projects within the program

· Work with project managers to oversee the project lifecycle for all projects within the program

· Provide direction and strategies to projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and scope

· Track and report project statuses and KPIs to ensure accountability to project deliverables and performance.

· Engage in vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations

· Contribute to PMO processes continuous improvement

Qualifications or Experience:

· Minimum of 15 years of experience managing Information Technology projects

· Valid PMP Certification or Prince2 Practitioner certification.

· Extensive knowledge and experience with project management methodologies

· Experience with strategic planning

· Experience leading and managing a project team within a provincial government setting

· Understanding of provincial government processes, policies and procedures

· Strong understanding of information technology, cyber security and its strategic application to business

· Strong facilitation and negotiation skills

· Strong analysis and problem resolution skills

· Strong leadership, organization, and time management, and decision making skills

· Strong interpersonal, listening, and conflict resolution skills

· Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation