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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Program Leadership
- Develop and execute program strategies that align with organizational objectives and long-term goals.
- Translate complex business requirements into structured, actionable delivery roadmaps.
- Provide thought leadership to ensure programs are positioned for sustainable success and value creation.
Program Execution and Governance
- Oversee day-to-day management of large, multi-disciplinary program teams.
- Establish and enforce program governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
- Monitor progress across projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Drive integration across interdependent workstreams to deliver cohesive solutions.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, program sponsors, and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate clear, consistent communication between technical teams, business units, and decision-makers.
- Manage stakeholder expectations by providing timely updates, status reports, and recommendations.
Risk and Issue Management
- Proactively identify program-level risks, dependencies, and issues.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure minimal impact on delivery timelines.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and governance standards throughout program execution.
Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for program delivery.
- Lead post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement.
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous optimization within program teams.
Desired Candidate Profile
10-15 years of experience managing complex, large-scale programs or transformation initiatives.
- Proven expertise in at least two key domains, such as:
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Pensions
- Investments
- Customer Experience
- Collections
- Fraud
- Medical
- Technology
- Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering programs with multi-million-dollar budgets and high visibility.
- Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the public or highly regulated sectors.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Advanced communication and presentation abilities to engage executive stakeholders and boards.
- Proficiency in program management methodologies such as PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or MSP Practitioner.
- Experience working with government, social insurance, or large-scale public sector programs.
- Familiarity with digital transformation and emerging technology solutions.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to align complex program portfolios with organizational strategy.
- Leadership Excellence: Skilled at leading teams through change and transformation.
- Stakeholder Influence: Builds trust and rapport at all levels of the organization.
- Decision-Making: Makes informed, data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities and complex challenges.
Company Industry
- IT - Software Services
Department / Functional Area
- Corporate Planning
- Consulting
- Strategy
- M&A
Keywords
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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