We are seeking a Program Portfolio Lead for a 6-month contract with a possible 6-month extension. This role involves working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of two days per week onsite. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating activities for a key project focused on modernizing communicable disease surveillance and case/contact/outbreak management. This position requires an individual with a strong background in large-scale IT programs, particularly within the public health sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience managing large-scale, high-risk projects and programs, particularly in the public sector and with digital health initiatives.
• Proven experience in evaluating and implementing third-party or SaaS healthcare solutions, including conducting environmental scans and fit-gap analysis.
• Experience working with healthcare data and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Considerable experience preparing essential project management documents, such as project charters, statements of work, and risk management plans.
• Minimum of 5 years of Program Leadership or Senior Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix project environment and develop complex delivery schedules.
• Strong skills in relationship management, consulting, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with all stages of various IT project types, from initiation to closing.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards, HPPA, and PHIPA is a significant asset.

SUMMARY

If you’re interested in the Program Portfolio Lead role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
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• Coordinate activities and manage dependencies across various projects within the program.
• Manage vendors and stakeholders effectively.
• Act as a key liaison between projects and senior management to resolve high-level issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for program directors and executives.
• Identify and propose both short-term and long-term solutions for managing communicable disease data.
• Review existing documentation and analyze limitations of current systems.
• Conduct environmental scans of alternative systems used by other Public Health Units (PHUs).
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Assess the alignment of potential solutions with provincial and municipal standards.
• Recommend suitable strategies for digital solutions in line with long-term goals.