Director, Business Program Transformation, Contract

Job Description

<p><h3>Director, Business Program Transformation (Contract)</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Enterprise Enablement Strategy:</b> Lead the planning and execution of large-scale business enablement programs aligned to modernization and digital transformation goals.</li>
<li><b>Cross-Functional Delivery Leadership:</b> Drive coordination across core business units (e.g., Operations, IT, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.</li>
<li><b>Program Execution & Governance:</b> 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.</li>
<li><b>Change Management & Adoption:</b> Lead enterprise adoption strategies in collaboration with HR, business leaders, and external partners, focusing on readiness, training, and long-term sustainability of changes.</li>
<li><b>Vendor & Integration Management:</b> Collaborate with external integrators and solution providers; oversee vendor performance, procurement activities, and contractual compliance.</li>
<li><b>Methodology Development:</b> Develop consistent methodologies, toolsets, and best practices across initiatives; drive Agile, hybrid, and user-centric delivery practices (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Profile & Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>10+ years of program leadership within large, matrixed organizations; experience in energy/utilities or similarly regulated industries is an asset.</li>
<li>Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.</li>
<li>Familiar with modern delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, Waterfall).</li>
<li>Effective at driving both strategy and execution with measurable business impact.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.</li>
<li>Relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, Lean, Prosci are considered strong assets.</li>
</ul></p>
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