Program Manager - DTS046

The Program Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational guidance and direction with a coordinated approach to the management and performance of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an overall understanding of each project in the program
• Oversee and coordinate dependencies across projects within the program.
• Support planning related to program, project and resources
• Ensure projects adhere to governance standards, policies, and practices within the PMO
• Collaborate with stakeholders ensuring communications and reporting for projects within the program
• Work with project managers to oversee the project lifecycle for all projects within the program
• Provide direction and strategies to projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, budget, and scope
• Track and report project statuses and KPIs to ensure accountability to project deliverables and performance.
• Engage in vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations
• Contribute to PMO processes continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing Information Technology projects
• Valid PMP Certification or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with project management methodologies
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience leading and managing a project team within a provincial government setting
• Understanding of provincial government processes, policies and procedures
• Strong understanding of information technology, cyber security and its strategic application to business
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Strong analysis and problem resolution skills
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management, and decision