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.
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