Job Description:

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the technology integration of an overseas organization. This is a time-critical engagement requiring immediate mobilization to deliver a complex program spanning multiple technology workstreams.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in managing technology mergers and acquisitions, involving international operations, with strong capabilities in applications and infrastructure migrations, stakeholder management, and cybersecurity. They ideally develop trust-based relationships, comfortable with changing priorities, and possess adept leadership and communication abilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Technology Integration Planning and Execution

· Develop and maintain comprehensive integration plans with critical path activities, dependencies, and milestones

· From a program perspective, collaborate with project resources to deliver technology integrations, including identity management, enterprise applications, Microsoft systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other technologies

· Establish and maintain program governance including steering committee updates and coordination, stakeholder management, and executive reporting

· Manage the integration budget including capital expenditures, operating costs, and resource allocation

· Prepare business case proposals for integration investment decisions

Compliance & Risk Management

· Identify and mitigate integration risks including change management, technical, operational, and compliance-related issues

· Ensure compliance with GDPR

· Manage legal and contractual obligations where assigned.

· Develop contingency plans and business continuity approaches for critical migration activities

Stakeholder Engagement

· Serve as the technology program’s primary point of contact globally

· Build and maintain relationships with leadership across both organizations to ensure alignment and decision-making effectiveness

· Develop and execute change management strategies to support smooth technology transitions

· Coordinate cross-functional projects teams & stakeholders and manage internal/external resource assignments

Qualifications :

Required

· Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or related field; Professional certifications such PMP are advantageous.

· Experience with identity platform migrations including Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, and single sign-on implementations

· Excellent communication skills with business stakeholders and technical stakeholders with the ability to exercise strict confidentiality

· Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills in bringing together cross-functional teams together for a common goal

· Demonstrated international experience

· Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines to meet quality, budget, timeline

· Problem solver and flexibility to pivot in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Top Skills Necessary

· Program Manager – 8+ years of progressive program and project management experience, including functional and enterprise application migrations within constrained timelines and budgets.

· Enterprise Organization M&A (integration) Experience –2 years leading M&A technology integrations between enterprise organizations.

· 2 years of experience managing projects related to compliance and risk management practices such as GDPR requirements or similar (PIPEDA etc)

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12885