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McKesson

Sr. Manager, Program Management

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$102K - CA$136K/yr

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative leader with strong program management expertise, executive communication skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing ...

Uottawa

Senior Advisor, Program Management

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$90K - CA$114K/yr

Program Management # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Faculty Affairs and Professional Counselling Office Campus: Roger Guindon Hall Union Affiliation: SSUO Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD ...

Uottawa

CA$90K - CA$114K/yr

Program Management # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Faculty Affairs and Professional Counselling Office Campus: Roger Guindon Hall Union Affiliation: SSUO Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD ...

Omnicom

Associate Program Director

Toronto, ON · On-site

Project and Program Management As an Associate Program Director, you are a creative and strategic thinker who loves learning everything there is to know about a client's brand, business, and customer.

Johnson Electric

Program Manager

Ancaster, ON

CA$120K - CA$130K/yr

Your expertise in program management, product development, APQP, and cross-functional leadership ... Minimum 10 years of experience within the automotive industry, including direct engagement with OEM ...

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Johnson Electric

Program Manager

Dresden, ON

CA$120K - CA$130K/yr

Your expertise in program management, product development, APQP, and cross-functional leadership ... Minimum 10 years of experience within the automotive industry, including direct engagement with OEM ...

Capital One

Director, Project Management

Toronto, ON · On-site

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, Director, Project Management About ... Demonstrates a proven track record of excellent program management, bringing the ability to quickly ...

Gemini Industries Inc.

SD · On-site

Plan, direct, and coordinate work activities of all personnel involved in contract performance ... Serve as the primary management interface for Government stakeholders and Gemini leadership. * Lead ...

University of Waterloo

Program Manager

Waterloo, ON

Project and Program Management Employment Type: Temporary Department: Office of the Vice-President ... Reporting to Associate Director, Research Partnerships, the incumbent will lead the creation ...

Scotiabank

Senior Program Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Role The Senior Program Manager, Program Management, Canadian Banking Transformation Office ... Director with clear resolution strategies. * Communication & Change Management; Deliver concise ...

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How much do director program management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for director program management in Ontario is $175,446.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $161,500.00 and $192,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of program management do?

A Director of Program Management oversees multiple projects or programs within an organization, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals. They are responsible for setting priorities, allocating resources, and managing teams of project managers. This role involves coordinating across departments, mitigating risks, and ensuring that programs are delivered on time and within budget. Directors of Program Management also communicate with executive leadership and stakeholders to report on progress and outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of program management?

To thrive as a Director of Program Management, you need extensive experience in program and project management, a relevant degree (often in business or engineering), and proven leadership abilities. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and portfolio management software, along with certifications such as PMP or PgMP, is typically required. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the effective delivery of complex initiatives, alignment with organizational goals, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

How does a director of program management typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

Directors of Program Management play a pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams—such as engineering, product, marketing, and operations—to ensure that complex projects are delivered on time and within scope. They facilitate regular communication, resolve interdepartmental conflicts, and coordinate resources to keep everyone moving toward shared goals. This role often requires balancing strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving, as well as fostering a collaborative culture that enables team members to contribute their expertise effectively. Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential to proactively address challenges and maintain momentum across multiple initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Director Program Management job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $175,446 per year, or $84.3 per hour.

Sr. Manager, Program Management

McKesson

Mississauga, ON • On-site

CA$102K - CA$136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Current Need

McKesson Technology is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to lead a portfolio of strategic Digital Workplace Services initiatives. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of multiple complex programs that support employee productivity, collaboration, workplace technologies, service modernization, and business transformation across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative leader with strong program management expertise, executive communication skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple concurrent programs and projects from initiation through execution and delivery.
  • Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project plans, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
  • Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and resource needs across the program portfolio.
  • Provide regular program updates, executive communications, dashboards, and presentations to leadership.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and accountability to ensure delivery against commitments.
  • Support strategic planning, prioritization, budget management, and OKR execution.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Critical Skills

  • 7+ years of program and project management experience leading complex technology initiatives.
  • Experience managing multiple enterprise programs simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Digital Workplace, Microsoft 365, Collaboration Services, Employee Experience, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Technology programs.
  • PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or related certification preferred.

Technology & Tools

Experience with the following tools is preferred:

  • Microsoft Project Online
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner)
  • Power BI
  • PowerPoint and Excel
  • ServiceNow
  • Copilot for Microsoft 365
  • Ariba and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools

Critical Competencies

  • Program and Portfolio Management
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Executive Communications
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk and Dependency Management
  • Change Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$102,500 - $136,700

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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