Technical Program Manager

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 95 to 110 per hour

Job Description

6 month contract Program Manager contract role on a long term, highly innovative program with a global enterprise organization

Highly innovative program with a global enterprise organization
Contract Program Manager role
Hybrid work available in Vancouver, 3 days a week onsite

What & Why:
As a result of investment in technology and new systems implementation our client is looking to add a Program Manager to their team to help drive innovation forward. You will be responsible for the overall delivery of complex, multi-region, enterprise-wide functional programs within the organization. You will work closely with business/product partners, technology/business sponsors, the architecture team, leadership, applicable functional/portfolio teams, and core delivery teams. You will coach and guide the Project and Program Managers within the leader function and contribute to defining best practices in partnership with the portfolio management. You will be an expert in what-if scenario planning and presenting options to executive leadership to help make decisions in partnership with functional leaders.

Who:
This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have a hybrid work environment, 3 days a week on site.

You:
You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

Minimum of 10 years working in Technology or a related field 
10+ years experience in delivery management and 5+ years in Program Management.
High understanding of technology domain, stack and skills and ability to manage a team of engineers, architects, and operational specialists.
Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams
2+ years in coaching program managers
Proven track record and experience working in a global company with technology teams in India and NAM to be able to guide / coach the program managers in engagement model
Project Management Professional (PMP) and Change Management Certification (PROSCI) nice to have 
Experience in delivering change to multiple different functional groups
Ability to translate ideas into clear, high impact communications to executives, managers, employees, and business partners 
Passionate for problem solving and deep expertise in critical thinking to unblock the team with minimum guidance w/ the ability to excel in an ambiguous environment

Compensation:
This role pays between $95-110 per hour

Next Steps:
If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.

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