Senior Program Manager to work with senior executives to help define and shape a major business transformation initiative. 0146901

Our Vancouver client is seeking a Senior Program Manager to work with senior executives to help define and shape a major business transformation initiative. 0146901

1 year contract, possibilities of extensions. 3 days/week in office.

Must Have:

• 10+ years of project management experience managing a variety of business and/or technology related projects, with at least 5 years managing programs (multiple projects).
• 5+ years of leading transformational initiatives that involve implementing a business future-state vision, from the definition phase through to implementation.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation (at various levels of the organization) communication skills.
• Extensive experience in program management including defining the governance, creating and monitoring plans, schedules, budgets and resources; status reporting; managing issues and risks; and change control.
• Extensive experience managing teams including the ability to communicate, set, and maintain clear expectations.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills with the ability to work, communicate and present effectively at all levels of the organization, in particular with senior leaders.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders toward the achievement of the project/program objectives.
• Ability to manage expectations.
• Ability to proactively identify/manage risks and issues including mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytic, problem solving and decision-making abilities.