Program Manager

Job summary

Provide oversight across a portfolio of technology and infrastructure projects to ensure adherence to PMO governance and delivery objectives. Manage project risks, resource capacity, and financial performance while coordinating with executive stakeholders and technical teams.

Job details

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Program Manager for a contract opportunity supporting a large-scale technology and operational project portfolio. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with expertise in portfolio management, PMO governance, project delivery, resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. You will provide oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring governance standards, resource allocation, budget controls, and delivery objectives are met while supporting Project Managers and executive stakeholders. Pay Rate: $120/hour Location: Etobicoke, ON Job type: Temporary | Full-time Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Here's why you should apply: Paid weekly accurate and on time Strong health and safety programs Medical and dental benefits once qualified Free training programs New and quicker onboarding process Responsibilities: Portfolio Governance & Project Delivery Provide oversight across a portfolio of technology and infrastructure projects. Ensure projects adhere to PMO governance, project management standards, budgets, schedules, and delivery objectives. Review project plans, risks, status reports, and key project deliverables. Support executive reporting, portfolio reviews, and governance activities. Risk, Resource & Financial Management Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints. Act as an escalation point for project delivery challenges and drive issue resolution. Monitor resource capacity, project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. Support prioritization of initiatives to align with business objectives. Stakeholder & Operational Coordination Collaborate with Project Managers, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams. Support implementation planning, operational readiness, and major project deployments. Maintain portfolio schedules, key milestones, and project communications. Ensure stakeholders have visibility into upcoming activities and operational impacts. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. 8+ years of experience managing IT projects, programs, or portfolios. Experience leading multiple concurrent projects in complex operational environments. Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, project delivery, resource management, budget management, executive reporting, and risk management. Experience managing vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. PMP, Agile, or related project management certification is considered an asset. Experience in transportation, airport operations, critical infrastructure, or baggage handling systems is considered an asset. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role. At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone. Please reach out to learn how the Aspire Academy can upskill you into your next role. @@j #CAB0517

What you’ll do

Provide oversight across a portfolio of technology and infrastructure projects to ensure adherence to PMO governance and delivery objectives. Manage project risks, resource capacity, and financial performance while coordinating with executive stakeholders and technical teams.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience managing IT projects or portfolios in complex operational environments. PMP or Agile certifications and experience in transportation or critical infrastructure are considered assets.

Benefits

• Weekly pay • Health and safety programs • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Free training programs

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Executive Reporting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Portfolio Management
• PMO Governance
• Project Delivery
• Resource Planning
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budget Control
• Executive Reporting
• Vendor Management
• Implementation Planning
• Operational Readiness
• Leadership

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Consulting