Director, Business Program Transformation, Contract
Job Description
Director, Business Program Transformation (Contract)
Our client is looking for a Director of Business Program Transformation for a 12- to 24-month contract. The role will be based in Oshawa, with onsite presence five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Enablement Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of large-scale business enablement programs aligned to modernization and digital transformation goals.
- Cross-Functional Delivery Leadership: Drive coordination across core business units (e.g., Operations, IT, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.
- Program Execution & Governance: Own delivery outcomes and execution roadmaps; establish governance frameworks, manage risk (RAID), and ensure informed decision-making; implement and oversee frameworks to track KPIs, measure benefits, and close performance gaps against business cases.
- Change Management & Adoption: Lead enterprise adoption strategies in collaboration with HR, business leaders, and external partners, focusing on readiness, training, and long-term sustainability of changes.
- Vendor & Integration Management: Collaborate with external integrators and solution providers; oversee vendor performance, procurement activities, and contractual compliance.
- Methodology Development: Develop consistent methodologies, toolsets, and best practices across initiatives; drive Agile, hybrid, and user-centric delivery practices (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean).
Profile & Experience
- 10+ years of program leadership within large, matrixed organizations; experience in energy/utilities or similarly regulated industries is an asset.
- Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Familiar with modern delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, Waterfall).
- Effective at driving both strategy and execution with measurable business impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, Lean, Prosci are considered strong assets.
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