Top Program Manager Jobs in Ottawa

Own and operate the Workforce Planning operating system: plan and run governance forums and reporting, track milestones/dependencies/risks, enable adoption of tools and outputs, package and distribute insights, coordinate cross-functional delivery, build templates/playbooks, run training, and prepare executive materials to ensure consistent, scaled workforce planning operations.

Lead development and implementation of AI legal and compliance frameworks. Conduct cross-functional AI reviews, maintain governance docs (model cards, impact assessments), partner with engineering on transparency and fairness requirements, build incident response and monitoring processes, and scale AI legal review workflows.

Lead go-to-market program management for Product & Technical Marketing, owning launch operating models and cross-functional initiatives. Design and scale AI-first launch frameworks and agent workflows, coordinate Product through Growth/Comms/Field, drive decision velocity, measure pipeline and adoption outcomes, and institutionalize repeatable processes across distributed teams.

Lead and own a portfolio of issuer and processor partner relationships end-to-end. Drive partner onboarding, technical integration, BIN setup, approvals, pilot and GA readiness. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, define milestones, mitigate risks, build governance/SLAs/incident protocols, and advise leadership on partner strategy and regulatory changes. Engage executive partners and use AI tooling to streamline reporting and diligence.

Own and scale global privacy operations including DPIAs, ROPAs, vendor reviews, and data subject rights. Implement privacy management tooling, embed privacy by design with cross-functional partners, maintain policies and training, monitor global privacy laws, and define metrics to improve program efficiency and governance.

Senior individual-contributor program manager owning issuer and processor partner relationships end-to-end. Drive partner onboarding, technical integration, BIN setup, compliance, SLAs, incident response, and launch readiness while coordinating Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to deliver scalable card experiences.

Manage end-to-end lifecycle of large customer programs using PMI and Agile; align client goals with Cisco strategy, oversee budgets, risks, and financial forecasting; advise IT and executives; drive AI/automation for reporting; ensure governance and revenue/margin tracking; mentor project managers and lead vendor/contract efforts for consistent global delivery.

Lead cross-functional WaveLogic modem R&D programs from concept through production: manage scope, budget, schedule, risks, dependencies (including silicon tape-out), build plans for NPI and ramp, and communicate status to stakeholders and executives.

Lead supply chain strategy and execution as the primary liaison across business, engineering, operations, and suppliers. Drive quality, cost, and schedule performance, develop sourcing strategies, perform cost estimates and make-vs-buy analyses, support proposals, mitigate supply risks, and foster supplier relationships to ensure program delivery and profitability.

Lead supply chain strategy and execution for defence programs: align sourcing, cost, schedule, and quality; develop sourcing strategies, cost estimates, risk mitigation, supplier development, make-vs-buy analyses, and support proposals. Drive cross-functional planning and supplier relationships to ensure program delivery, capacity readiness, and lifecycle value.

Manage end-to-end delivery of security initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, drive change management, improve processes via automation and AI, and enable the security team through coaching and tooling improvements.

Lead sustainable finance projects for fisheries and aquaculture: manage project pipeline, design business and financing models, build financial analyses and business cases, advise field teams, manage consultants, and communicate value propositions to diverse stakeholders to advance conservation finance goals.

Lead end-to-end program management for concurrent Information Security, IT/infrastructure, and Enterprise AI initiatives. Build and maintain project plans, RACI matrices, dashboards, and executive reporting; identify and mitigate risks; coordinate cross-functional working sessions; track action items and metrics; and drive follow-through to deliver programs on schedule.

Lead enterprise Information Lifecycle Management program: define ILM strategy, maintain retention/disposition policies, coordinate legal hold, partner with Legal/Security/Privacy/IT, drive cross-functional implementation, reporting, change management, and support audits and program governance.

Lead account strategy and execution for Verizon major accounts, driving onboarding, launches, upsell/cross-sell, and retention. Act as primary client contact, coordinate internal teams to resolve issues, manage projects and go-to-market initiatives, and deliver measurable revenue and satisfaction outcomes.

Serve as primary account lead for Verizon clients, driving onboarding, launches, and strategic account growth. Negotiate contracts, resolve product issues with internal teams, identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities, and ensure high client satisfaction and retention.

Own and run customer lifecycle demand-generation programs to drive expansion, cross-sell, and adoption across email, in-app, web, paid, events, and outbound. Build AI-driven, agentic workflows to automate execution, align programs with sales motions, instrument pipeline impact, and partner with sales and customer teams to optimize coverage and results.

Manage the consumer electronics returns program, overseeing operations, documentation, and liaising with retailers to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Lead and coordinate Mitacs' Transformation Management Office portfolio, driving end-to-end delivery of enterprise transformation programs. Manage cross-program dependencies, risks, budgets, vendors, stakeholder engagement, KPI reporting, governance, and a small PM team using Agile (Scrum/SAFe) practices and AI tools to ensure adoption and delivery of strategic outcomes.

Manage and grow existing customer accounts, act as the voice of the customer, coordinate internal teams to meet KPIs (OTD, TAT, RMA, Scrap), develop account strategies, lead RFP/Q and QBR activities, create proposals and pricing, forecast revenue and margins, and build strong customer relationships to expand business.

Lead design and execution of global compensation programs, advise HR and business leaders, perform market benchmarking and financial modeling, manage large cross-functional projects, and present recommendations to senior executives to support attraction, retention, and pay competitiveness.

Manage global accounting and financial planning IT projects and programs: lead cross-functional and vendor teams, prioritize requirements, create schedules, track risks and milestones, drive technical builds, integrations, testing, and delivery using Agile/Waterfall/hybrid methodologies.

Manage operational and technical functions for assigned claims offices, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, staffing and training, budget/P&L management, performance monitoring, and coordination with sales/client service. Lead and develop a team of 25-49 colleagues to deliver quality workers' compensation claims services.

Lead multi-disciplinary technical programs, coordinate between engineering and non-engineering teams, manage schedules and risks, and mentor team members.

Responsible for implementing cross-functional programs to drive community support goals, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with executives to ensure successful delivery.