Are you an experienced Program Manager in search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join their talented team on a 6-month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
What’s in it for you!
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As a consultant with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the execution of IT programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
Lead and coach teams on Scrum and Agile methodologies, ensuring effective sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of objectives and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with retail business leaders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Foster collaboration and communication among project teams, driving accountability and ensuring high team morale and performance.
Serve as the main point of contact for program updates, escalating issues to senior leadership as needed.
Manage program risks, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
Monitor and track program progress, ensuring milestones are met and adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track.
Guide teams to resolve technical and operational challenges while ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Develop and maintain detailed program documentation, including schedules, project plans, and reports.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving engagement and ensuring continued alignment with program objectives.
Provide leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing processes and enhancing team effectiveness.
Qualifications
Strong technical understanding with experience in IT program management and overseeing complex projects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Proven experience in the retail industry, understanding its unique operational and technological challenges.
Expertise in Scrum and Agile methodologies, with experience coaching and leading Agile teams.
Confident, outgoing personality with the ability to influence, lead teams, and drive projects forward.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT programs and projects within the retail sector.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
Experience with risk management and the ability to manage competing priorities and resources.
Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating with teams from IT, business, and external vendors.
Summary
If you are a Program Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you an experienced Program Manager in search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join their talented team on a 6-month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
What’s in it for you!
As a consultant with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the execution of IT programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
Lead and coach teams on Scrum and Agile methodologies, ensuring effective sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of objectives and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with retail business leaders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Foster collaboration and communication among project teams, driving accountability and ensuring high team morale and performance.
...
Serve as the main point of contact for program updates, escalating issues to senior leadership as needed.
Manage program risks, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
Monitor and track program progress, ensuring milestones are met and adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track.
Guide teams to resolve technical and operational challenges while ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Develop and maintain detailed program documentation, including schedules, project plans, and reports.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving engagement and ensuring continued alignment with program objectives.
Provide leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing processes and enhancing team effectiveness.
Qualifications
Strong technical understanding with experience in IT program management and overseeing complex projects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Proven experience in the retail industry, understanding its unique operational and technological challenges.
Expertise in Scrum and Agile methodologies, with experience coaching and leading Agile teams.
Confident, outgoing personality with the ability to influence, lead teams, and drive projects forward.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT programs and projects within the retail sector.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
Experience with risk management and the ability to manage competing priorities and resources.
Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating with teams from IT, business, and external vendors.
Summary
If you are a Program Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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