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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