Program Manager

Job title: Program Manager

Company: Randstad


Job description: Are you an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee complex, high-profile strategic programs. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of program management expertise, with a deep understanding of change management, cross-functional team coordination, and stakeholder alignment.Our client is seeking for a Program Manager and this is a hybrid position requires 3 days on-site in Toronto 📍 and 2 days remote each week and this is a contract position of 8 months. The role includes strategic planning, delivery oversight, and active contribution to modernization and transformation initiatives.Advantages
🏙️ Hybrid schedule: work from Toronto office 3 days/week
📅 Long-term engagement with a potential extension (67 working days)
🎯 Strategic leadership on high-impact transformation initiatives
🤝 Work closely with executive leadership and multi-disciplinary teams
🧠 Involvement in healthcare-related modernization projectsResponsibilities

• Lead strategic program planning, execution, and lifecycle delivery
• Align program objectives with broader business priorities
• Oversee multiple interrelated projects and ensure program milestones are achieved
• Facilitate meetings, stakeholder sessions, and governance updates
• Create program roadmaps, success metrics, and reporting structures
• Implement change management strategies to overcome resistance and improve adoption
• Develop and track budgets, resource plans, and performance evaluations
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior leadership and committees
• Develop and improve program processes, documentation, and standards
• Support transformation, integration, and consolidation opportunities
• Mentor internal staff and transfer knowledge for long-term sustainment

Qualifications
Must Have:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Program Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of program scope, resource planning, and change management
• Expertise in stakeholder communication, presentation, and facilitation
• Proven experience resolving conflicts and resourcing issues across teams
• Skilled in project forecasting, tracking KPIs, and maintaining documentation
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and analytical skills
• Experience with Agile delivery and government/public sector standards
• BSc/BA in Management or relevant field
• PMP certification is an asset

Nice to Have:
🤝 Experience with public sector health projects
📉 Strong knowledge of performance evaluation and transformation roadmaps
💼 Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, and managed services
🧭 Journey mapping and user experience improvement experience
🗃️ Experience developing executive reports and presenting to senior leadership
🧩 Familiarity with AODA regulations and standardsSummary
This is a key leadership role ideal for an experienced Program Manager who thrives in complex, high-impact environments. You will be instrumental in driving the success of transformation programs through strategic alignment, cross-project coordination, and effective change management. The role blends tactical delivery with high-level planning and offers a dynamic, hybrid work setup 🌐.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.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.

Expected salary:

Location: North York, ON

Job date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:15:10 GMT

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