Avanciers is hiring Program Manager in Brampton, ON One of our Fortune 500 clients. This is a Contract role with the client.

Position: Program Manager - Telecom + Banking preferred

Location: Brampton, ON

Duration: Contract

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight: Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, ensuring that deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Oversight: Align technological solutions and deliverables with the company's strategic objectives and to others in the technology portfolio.
- Foster strong relationships with project stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration. Ability to communicate with business and technology leaders.
- Translate technical jargon into business terms for stakeholders at various levels, from team members to executives.
- Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, ensuring optimal utilization of team strengths and competencies.
- Predict resource needs and potential bottlenecks, creating solutions to address them.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all projects. This includes both technical and non-technical risks.
- Establish risk management protocols and ensure they are adhered to across teams.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers and other team members.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration within the team.
- Oversee program budgets, ensuring that financial targets are met without compromising on quality.
- Provide regular financial updates to senior management. Follow established processes in creating and maintaining budgetary reports.
- Understand the technological aspects of projects, enabling effective communication with technical teams.
- Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and stored appropriately.
- Generate regular progress reports as required for team audiences, providing insights into the overall health of the program.
- Build and nurture relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers.
- Evaluate project results and feedback to identify areas of improvement.
- Implement best practices in project management, staying updated with the latest industry trends.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Business Management, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, with a focus on technology projects.
Technical Skills: Proficient in project management software like Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar tools.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the technology landscape, in particular in banking and telecommunications .
Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, executing projects of $2M+ with multiple lines of business and channels impacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
Project management: 10 years (required)
Telecommunication: 10 years (required)
Banking: 10 years (required)
Trello: 5 years (required)
Jira: 6 years (required)

Language:
English (preferred)

Work Location: In person