Program Manager, Data Retention Program

Job summary

Lead a strategic data governance and retention program by coordinating multidisciplinary business and IT teams. Responsible for managing integrated plans, budgets, risks, and organizational change initiatives to ensure successful delivery.

Job details

Job Title: Program Manager, Data Retention Program What we will accomplish together: You will lead a strategic data governance and data retention program for a major organization. You will coordinate business and IT teams to ensure successful delivery of high-impact initiatives. Your mission (should you choose to accept it!): Lead a complex data governance program while aligning stakeholders, resources, and business objectives. Your day-to-day will include: Leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary team including PMs and PCOs Ensuring alignment with data governance strategic objectives Managing communications and organizational change initiatives Building strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders Developing and maintaining integrated plans, schedules, budgets, and dependencies Managing risks, issues, and performance indicators Supporting the transition of deliverables to operational teams Your future team: You will collaborate with business, IT, data governance, and program management teams. Your Tech Stack: Clarity Jira Confluence Data Warehousing Data Governance Data Lifecycle Management Your profile: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience Minimum 8 to 10 years of project and program management experience Experience leading or coordinating other Project Managers Strong stakeholder management skills Experience with matrix resource management Experience delivering data-related projects Understanding of data warehousing technologies Excellent English communication skills Astek Benefits Group insurance starting on the first day of employment with 50% of premiums paid by Astek Canada Retirement savings plan available after 3 months of service Employer matching contribution of up to $2,000 per year according to plan terms 3 weeks of vacation for 1 to 3 years of recognized experience 4 weeks of vacation after 3 years of recognized experience Option to purchase 1 additional week of vacation per year 3 floating days after 3 months of seniority Ability to work remotely from abroad for up to 5 weeks per year, subject to applicable policies Reimbursement of phone and/or internet plan up to $75 per month Reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses up to the STM Zone A rate Annual reimbursement of $500 for sports activities Annual allowance of $500 for computer equipment or office equipment Social activities and regular networking events Access to offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver Referral program Customized training programs Reimbursement of certain job-related certifications Reimbursement of professional association membership fees when job-related Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine Our Advantages Joining Astek means choosing: An experience accelerator where every assignment is an opportunity to grow Access to a wide range of technically exciting projects for our clients and internally Personalized support for a tailored career path Continuous learning through our internal Training Academy A friendly and inclusive work environment supported by certified HR practices #TopEmployer2026 #BestManaged #ISO9001 #ISO14001 #ISO27001 Astek Canada Since 1999, Astek Canada has specialized in IT consulting and engineering services, successfully supporting its clients’ development strategies. Astek Canada has more than 600 employees located in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. With innovation at the heart of digital transformation, Astek Canada helps organizations successfully navigate and accelerate their digital transformation journey.

What you’ll do

Lead a strategic data governance and retention program by coordinating multidisciplinary business and IT teams. Responsible for managing integrated plans, budgets, risks, and organizational change initiatives to ensure successful delivery.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 to 10 years of project and program management experience. Must have a proven track record of delivering data-related projects and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Group Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan • Employer Matching Contribution • Vacation • Floating Days • Remote Work From Abroad • Phone and Internet Reimbursement • Transportation Reimbursement • Sports Activities Reimbursement • Computer or Office Equipment Allowance • Social Activities • Referral Program • Customized Training Programs • Certification Reimbursement • Professional Association Membership Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program • Telemedicine

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program Management
• Data Governance
• Data Retention
• Stakeholder Management
• Matrix Resource Management
• Data Warehousing
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Risk Management
• Organizational Change Management
• Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• English Communication

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Software