Program Manager / Project Manager

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.