Program Manager – Data - Jobs in Markham, Ontario, L6B 0N2

Job Description

About the Role and Job:Position: Program Manager Data Location : Markham Mode of Work : Hybrid (Need to visit office 3 days a week) About the Role : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager Data to lead strategic data transformation initiatives. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in program and project management, particularly within the insurance and financial services sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale data programs, managing cross-functional teams, and driving results within scope, budget, and timeline. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large-scale data programs, including Enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Visualization projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, including executive-level communication and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to data governance and compliance standards in collaboration with Enterprise Data Architecture.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives.
• Oversee scope management, change control, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive financial management, including cost modeling, budget tracking, and expenditure control.
• Facilitate effective communication across internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Support and influence project decisions using data-driven insights.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and governance artifacts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor #39;s degree or equivalent work experience.
• PMP Certification is mandatory.
• 15+ years of experience in program and project management, with budgets exceeding $10 million.
• Proven experience delivering strategic data transformation programs in the insurance or financial sector.
• Hands-on experience with data warehouse, data lake, and data visualization implementations.
• At least one project experience in the government sector is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data collection, correlation, and analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tools such as SAS, IBM, Informatica, Microsoft, AWS, Qlik.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).