House of Commons (Canada)
Government Administration
SeniorProgramManager
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“Senior Program Manager at House of Commons (Canada). Skills: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership. Provide strategic leadership for major construction and rehabilitation programs. Ensure coherent and integrated approach to planning and delivery”
Industry & Context.
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with complex construction or renovation projects
On-site presence five (5) days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience leading large‑scale, multi‑year construction or rehabilitation programs involving multiple concurrent and inter‑dependent projects, Experience developing and managing integrated master plans, annual plans, schedules, budgets, and performance frameworks for major capital or infrastructure projects, Experience acting as a knowledgeable client or senior representative in dealings with delivery partners, consultants, contractors, or central government departments, Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with complex construction or renovation projects, Experience providing strategic advice, analysis, and recommendations to senior management or executive‑level decision‑makers, Experience consulting, negotiating, and building consensus with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior officials and user groups
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Knowledge of the House of Commons organization, governance structures, policies, and operational procedures, Experience working on heritage buildings or sites of national significance
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership for major construction and rehabilitation programs
Ensure coherent and integrated approach to planning and delivery
Oversee team of project managers and subject matter experts
Manage multiple phases of the program including planning
Represent institutional interests with external partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Stakeholder engagement; Consulting, negotiating, and building consensus with a wide range of stakeholders; Represent institutional interests with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and other external partners
Communication Scope
Presentations to senior management
Process & Methodology
Leading large-scale, multi-year construction or rehabilitation programs, Developing and managing integrated master plans, annual plans, schedules, budgets, and performance frameworks, Risk management
Full Job Description
The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you! The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the Senior Program Manager position. This position requires on-site presence five (5) days per week. The Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership for major construction and rehabilitation programs within the Parliamentary Precinct under the Long‑Term Vision and Plan (LTVP). The role ensures a coherent and integrated approach to the planning and delivery of multiple complex, interrelated projects. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of project managers and subject matter experts through multiple phases of the program including planning, design, construction, and commissioning. The role includes stakeholder engagement, resources planning, risk management and presentations to senior management in various operational and governance roles, to ensure that the design and construction activities support and do not disrupt parliamentary operations. Acting as the House of Commons’ knowledgeable client, the role represents institutional interests with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and other external partners. Top Reasons to Join the Real Property Programs team: Become part of a dynamic team at the House of Commons dedicated to preserving the past while building for the future. Experience a unique and impactful journey with us. * Training and development opportunities. * Work-life balance /35-hour workweek * 4 wee
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