IT Program Manager

at  IKO Industries Ltd

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
We are currently seeking a IT Program Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing programs and associated projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on time delivery within budget, and according to the specified requirements. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, communicating with stakeholders, and overseeing resources to achieve desired objectives. Reporting to the Global Director, IT PMO and Governance, the successful candidates will be responsible for managing a program(s) and associated project(s). The Program Manager will also have People Leadership responsibilities for select Project Managers within the IT and PMO Governance team. This opportunity is based fully onsite at our Mississauga, ON office location.

• Program and Project Planning: Develop comprehensive program and project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and allocate resources accordingly. Identify and manage risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment of program and project objectives with organizational goals. Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, budget, and materials. Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to optimize project performance.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues that may impact project scope, schedule, or budget. Implement contingency plans as necessary.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project specifications. Conduct regular quality reviews and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain program and project quality.
• Budget Management: Monitor budgets and expenditures, tracking costs and variances throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure programs and projects are delivered within budget constraints and justify any deviations.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and timely communication among team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties. Prepare program and project status reports, presentations, and documentation as required.
• Change Management: Manage changes to scope, schedule, or resources, assessing the impact on objectives and stakeholders. Implement change control processes to document and track changes effectively.
• Closure and Evaluation: Lead closure activities, including formal acceptance of deliverables, handover to operational teams, and post-project evaluation. Capture lessons learned and best practices for future programs and projects