Senior Manager, Program Management

Job summary

The Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex broadband infrastructure programs across remote communities. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, vendor contracts, and stakeholder relationships while leading a team of professionals.

Job details

Reporting to the Director, Broadband Deployment, the Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and satellite broadband programs across Northern and remote communities. The role oversees a portfolio of strategic infrastructure initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through effective management of scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, contracts, and stakeholder relationships. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Please clearly indicate on your application if you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if you wish to receive hiring preference. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES * Working closely with engineering, operations, construction, community leaders, Indigenous organizations, government funding agencies, and external partners, the Program Manager provides leadership and governance to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. * The position is responsible for developing and leading a team of up to five professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. * The Program Manager develops and maintains program plans, financial forecasts, implementation schedules, performance metrics, and risk management strategies. * The role is accountable for contract management, vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, funding program reporting, and stakeholder engagement. * Particular emphasis is placed on building strong relationships with communities and Indigenous partners to support local participation and long-term program success. * The successful candidate will drive innovation, simplify delivery processes, and ensure alignment with Northwestel's strategic objectives, governance requirements, and project management best practices while enabling reliable, sustainable broadband connectivity throughout the North. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED * A university degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline * A minimum of five years of experience leading complex projects or programs * A Minimum of three years of leadership experience managing professional teams. * PMP certification is considered an asset. * The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success delivering large-scale telecommunications, broadband, infrastructure, or technology programs and possess strong skills in financial management, risk management, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. * Experience working with government-funded programs, regulatory reporting requirements, Indigenous communities, and remote operations is highly desirable. * The ability to lead through ambiguity, influence diverse stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment is essential. WHAT WE OFFER YOU * Health & Wellness Benefits, Pension Plan, Discounts * Team Incentive Bonus * Paid Vacation with a Vacation Travel Allowance * Work-Life Balance * Community Involvement CLOSING Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Posting will remain active until the position is filled. As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

The Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex broadband infrastructure programs across remote communities. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, vendor contracts, and stakeholder relationships while leading a team of professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management and possess at least five years of experience in complex project leadership. A minimum of three years of experience managing professional teams is required, with PMP certification considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Discounts
• Team Incentive Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Vacation Travel Allowance

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program Management
• Telecommunications
• Broadband Deployment
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Contract Administration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Infrastructure Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Governance
• Vendor Oversight
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Indigenous Relations
• Employment Equity
• Business Metrics
• Influencing Skills
• Stakeholder Communications
• Strategic Objectives
• Influencing Without Authority
• Accountability
• Planning
• Broadband
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Contract Management
• Forecasting
• Governance
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Operations
• Performance Metric
• Project Management Professional Certification

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Engineering
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Program Management Manager
• Operations Manager (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

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