Program Director Jobs

Position: Program Director

Duration: 2-years (With extension)

Location: Winnipeg MB; Thompson MB; Brandon MB

Mode: Hybrid (Minimum 30% onsite at client facility)

*Only Canadian Citizens or PR can apply*

Scope of Work:

Responsible for management and oversight of the Digital Modernization Program from start to conclusion, including but not limited to, the following:

· Provide daily program management throughout the program life cycle;

· Build, communicate, and manage an integrated program plan (IPP);

· Manage the program budget;

· Manage risks and issues, and take corrective measurements;

· Coordinate the projects within the program and manage their interdependencies;

· Manage resource utilization of WCB staff and vendors across the project steams;

· Support WCB stakeholder communication;

· Align deliverables (outputs) to the program "outcome" with the aid of the program business owners;

· Provide direction to WCB project managers;

· Develop and implement the required processes for gating checkpoints, building of the IPP, dashboards to manage cots conformance, etc.;

· Produce program status reports (with EPMO);

· Ensure conformance to EPMO and CMO standards;

· Interface with business change control group;

· Lead steering committee meetings;

· Ensure adherence to the WCB’s digital modernization principles (these principles were created June 2022 and will be provided to the contractor upon commencement of the services) throughout the program, especially during the execution stage;

· Oversee the development of program status updates for the WCB’s board of directors;

· Report on the progress of the program to the WCB’s board of directors (as required); and

· Perform other program-related duties, as assigned

Qualifications –

Must-have Experience

· Extensive experience leading, coordinating, supporting, overseeing, and managing programs of similar scope and scale; and

· Deep understanding of industry recognized program and project management methodologies such as Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

Key Qualifications:

· Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent is considered an asset

· Overview of the consultant being offered, including profiles of work which highlight their experience performing similar projects