Program Manager / Project Manager

Job Description

Location: Burnaby, BC (Remote)
Duration: 6 Months with 18 months extension

Specific Qualifications or Experience Required:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in business,
administration, computer science or project management including training and/or experience in leading and coordinating large programs of project delivery work:
12-15 years of experience as Project/Program/Portfolio Manager.
Experience leading Project Managers and teams to execute projects to a successful closure.
Strong supervisory and collaborative leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional MS Office and Project Management toolset skills.
Strong forward thinking, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to create strong partnerships and build trust with multiple stakeholders and team members with a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to explain concepts and topics in layman’s terms to non-subject matter experts and build consensus and credibility among diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience working in healthcare settings, supporting large clinical service delivery initiatives or transformation programs.
Working knowledge and experience with Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project management concepts, practices, and deliverables
Experience with project financials and project options analysis, briefing notes, and business cases.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.
Experience working within the BC Health Sector is highly preferred.