Senior Program Manager- Ministry Experience

Title: Senior Program Manager- Ministry Experience

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Type: Long Term Contract

Introduction:

Join a rock-solid organization as our client's next Senior Program Manager and sit at the center of projects that drives decisions. You'll help one of Canada's most trusted organizations work on the latest project, and be rewarded with great opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement:

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.

Organize stakeholder meetings, workshops, and forums to foster collaboration.

Project/Program Management:

Lead the coordination and implementation of the shared service model.

Develop comprehensive project plans, monitor progress, and address risks.

Prepare detailed project status reports and presentations.

Communication Strategy:

Execute a robust communication strategy to keep stakeholders informed.

Disseminate regular project updates and maintain consistency in communications.

Process Improvement and Evaluation:

Identify opportunities for process improvement within the shared service model.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of shared services.

Advocacy and Collaboration:

Foster a culture of innovation and excellence among stakeholders.

Build strong relationships with external partners and represent stakeholder interests.

Strategic Alignment:

Contribute to strategic plans for the shared service model.

Support prioritization of strategic initiatives and policy development.

Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience in establishing/maintaining multiple collaborative relationships/partnerships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience communicating across many functional areas to actively engage project stakeholders and manage client expectations with diverse interests, technical and non-technical backgrounds using the appropriate level of political acuity and messaging for the audience.
• Experience gathering and developing business and technical requirements to create and maintain a detailed program, project schedule and/or integrated plan.

About Drake International:

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.