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About the role

  • Senior Program Manager leading oversight and administration of government-funded programs at Invest Ottawa. Ensuring successful program delivery aligning with organizational priorities and funding agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, oversight, and administration of multiple government-funded programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and funding agreements.
  • Oversee program performance, tracking progress against KPIs, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Establish and manage program governance structures, ensuring appropriate oversight and accountability.
  • Evaluate and manage changes to scope, timelines, and budgets from a reporting, compliance, and governance perspective.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Project Leads, and senior leadership to align priorities and execution.
  • Lead the development of program plans and reports, integrating timelines, deliverables, budgets, and interdependencies.
  • Provide regular updates, status reports, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure leadership is informed of key decisions, risks, and changes requiring escalation.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience, ideally within a government-funded or public sector organization, with demonstrated understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively across multiple concurrent programs, deadlines, and stakeholder demands.
  • Strong analytical skills with the capacity to interpret large volumes of data and information, and to formulate timely, well-founded conclusions and recommendations.
  • Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing funding agreements, with the ability to draw actionable conclusions and recommendations in complex and evolving contexts.
  • Proven experience in project management, including the ability to concurrently manage multiple projects, develop proposals, and oversee the financial administration of multi-million dollar initiatives.
  • Effective team collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work constructively within diverse groups.
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities, with a track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Sound professional judgment, including the ability to make decisions and recommendations with incomplete or evolving information.
  • Ability to work at a sustained pace while maintaining quality, accuracy, and compliance across competing priorities.
  • Professional Designation (PMP) and or Masters degree in a relevant field considered a strong asset.
  • Proficient in the use of Windows operating systems and business software applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM platforms.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$91,200 - CA$136,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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