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Senior Program Manager Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

McKesson

Sr. Manager, Program Management

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$102K - CA$136K/yr

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 ...

McKesson

Sr. Manager, Program Management

Mississauga, ON

CA$102K - CA$136K/yr

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 ...

OceanMD

Senior Program Account Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Who we need Reporting to the Sr. Director, Government Program Services, we are adding a Senior Program Account Manager to our team. In this highly visible role, you will take ownership of one of our ...

Lyft

Elevate the rider experience at Lyft as a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager. Your leadership will enhance loyalty through strategic product initiatives across our teams. Join Lyft as a Senior ...

Magna

Program Manager

Penetanguishene, ON · On-site

CA$72K - CA$100K/yr

Meet or exceed budget and improve contribution margin Obtain and present divisional metrics that are related to the specified program to the senior program manager. Utilize Company and Customer ...

Maarut

CA$1 - CA$11/hr

Provide program management leadership and expertise of large scale, highly complex, high profile ... and Senior Leaders * Author policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to support ...

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Maarut

Provide program management leadership and expertise of large scale, highly complex, high profile ... and Senior Leaders \n * Author policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to support ...

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Autodesk

Senior M&A Finance Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Reporting to the Director, M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance will be a critical leader within the M&A Finance team, supporting the full M&A lifecycle from diligence and transaction ...

Olg

Senior Transformation Program Director

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$190K - CA$240K/yr

As Senior Transformation Program Director, you will serve as the senior delivery leader for large ... Manage program budgets, delivery performance, and change control activities, ensuring clear ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree and significant management experience. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and project management certifications like PMP or Agile are typically required. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this position. These skills are crucial for aligning teams, delivering complex projects on time, and driving organizational objectives.

How does a senior program manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

A Senior Program Manager regularly works with cross-functional teams by facilitating communication among stakeholders, aligning project goals, and resolving conflicts that may arise between departments. They often lead meetings, set clear expectations, and provide updates to ensure all teams are on track with deliverables and timelines. Building strong relationships with product, engineering, finance, and other relevant teams is crucial to proactively identify and address potential risks. This collaborative approach not only streamlines workflows but also fosters a culture of accountability and shared ownership of program outcomes.

What is a senior program manager?

A senior program manager can work in many industries, including healthcare, construction, and technology, to improve the efficiency and profitability of a business or organization. As a senior program manager, your job duties involve using analytical skills to manage a project while overseeing a team. You organize resources, stay within budget, use SDLC guidelines, assess project risk, provide quality control to meet goals, and report on development. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and industry experience, but an MBA specializing in project management can give you a competitive edge. Desired skills include leadership, organization, and the ability to conduct research. Having a diverse business background is also beneficial for this career.

What is the difference between Senior Program Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectSenior Program ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, PMP or PgMP certification, extensive experience in program managementUsually requires a bachelor's degree, PMP certification often preferred, less extensive experience needed
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple related projects within a program, strategic focusManages individual projects, tactical focus
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, tech, healthcare, and finance sectorsWidely used across industries for specific project delivery

The Senior Program Manager focuses on managing multiple projects aligned with organizational goals, requiring strategic oversight and extensive experience. In contrast, the Project Manager handles individual projects, ensuring timely delivery and scope management. Both roles are vital but differ mainly in scope and complexity.

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Sr. Manager, Program Management

McKesson

Mississauga, ON • On-site

CA$102K - CA$136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 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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