Global IT Program Director leading workplace technology modernization for Colliers, a Canadian commercial real estate services firm. Standardizing IT service delivery, ServiceNow, devices, and global enterprise programs.
Responsibilities
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of the Global Workplace Technology Program
Collaborate with key IT stakeholders and enterprise-wide partners to deliver multiple workstreams
Manage teams to resolve issues, maintain timelines and budgets, and achieve a standardized global service delivery model
Standardize global IT service delivery, including implementing a 24x7 outsourced service desk and ITIL-based processes
Consolidate multiple ServiceNow instances into a single global platform
Define the Colliers Digital Workplace model, including standard end-user devices, office technology, and management platforms
Deliver training and change management to global IT staff and the user community
Implement a financial charge-back mechanism for global IT services
Plan and manage complex regional and cross-functional enterprise projects
Develop program goals, timelines, charters, and RACI matrices
Manage stakeholders and vendors, anticipate needs and risks, and conduct meetings via Teams and email
Develop and maintain program plans, identify resource needs, and manage schedules
Drive practical solutions to issues through collaboration
Ensure steady-state IT support and comprehensive issue resolution after implementation
Manage the program’s financial health and chargeback model
Provide professional status reports tailored to the audience and ensure regular updates
Requirements
Minimum of 15 years in an IT Program / Project Management role at a large organization
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or a certificate in project management
Experience of running RFP vendor selection processes
Proficiency in program management methods and tools
Strong management and organizational abilities
Experience of the ITIL framework and with the commercial real estate industry is an asset
Proven ability to motivate and manage large, diverse teams
Highly self-motivated with an outgoing personality
Professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
Currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis
Direct applicants only; no agencies
Benefits
Innovative projects
Industry-leading training and development programs
Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
Competitive compensation
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Disability-related accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process
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