Senior Program Manager

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA

Req ID: 22345

Jobs by Category: Health

Job Function: Health Solutions

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Coordinates the management of a collection of programs that align to a high-level, enterprise-wide strategic objective.

Responsibilities

Works with constituent Program and Project Managers (who are responsible to the Sr Program Manager for the execution of their projects and its impact on the program) to: Interact with senior executives to establish strategic plans and objectives
Execute program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) to align the program outcomes with stakeholder expectations and standards
Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations
Coordinate the sharing of resources among their constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program
Ensure control of projects dealing with conflicting priorities, issues, risks, dependencies and change
Communicate program details effectively
Coaches and mentors or team members in latest project/program management methodologies (could include Lean six sigma, lean redesign, own.it etc)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Project management methodologies, principles and practices
Ability to work effectively with various levels of management and cross functional teams
Interpersonal, communication, presentation & facilitation skills
Organizational and time management skills
Coaching & mentoring
Experience with Government projects and programs an asset
Experience in the Canadian health industry an asset.

Education and experience

University Degree
Minimum of 7-10 years experience managing cross functional programs and stakeholder groups
PMP designation, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Own.it certifications, or equivalent designation

A bit about us

We’re a people-first, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability—your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all personnel whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

6,300
Pharmacies using our pharmacy solutions

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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