![Assent Compliance](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Program Manager
1 month ago
Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.
We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone.
Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission.
Hybrid Work Model
At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.
The Business Transformation Program Manager will play a pivotal role in fueling growth through the delivery of a Program that will introduce a new product platform to the market which will require the engagement of all functions of our business. This position is integral to our mission to maximize the impact of innovative new solutions for customers and ensure their successful launch and adoption. The Business Transformation Program Manager will identify and surface the various business components that require transformation and develop a comprehensive, integrated plan to ensure these changes are effectively implemented across all functions. The role will oversee the program from inception through to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing resources, and mitigating risks.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large, organization-wide programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
- Identify and assess organization-wide impacts of the new product platform, and develop a strategic plan of action to manage these impacts, ensuring alignment and synergy across all functions.
- Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.
- Ensure all aspects of the program are integrated, including product management, engineering, marketing, sales, customer support, regulatory, finance, legal, HR, and IT infrastructure.
- Monitor program progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Implement and manage program changes and interventions to achieve project outcomes.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) executive leadership, product managers, and key contributors across the organization.
- Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams to ensure a clear understanding of program goals, progress, and challenges.
- Provide regular program updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, risks, and issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all program-related inquiries.
Leadership
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team within a matrix environment, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Coordinate with department heads to ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, promoting professional development and skill enhancement in the area of program delivery.
- Ensure team members have the necessary tools and resources to succeed.
Risk and Issue Management
- Identify and assess program risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Proactively resolve conflicts and address issues that arise during the program lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Quality Assurance
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the program meets business and customer expectations.
- Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of program deliverables, making adjustments as necessary.
- Ensure continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned and best practices into future programs and projects.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be altered and/or added from time to time to meet business needs.
QualificationsA strong application will provide details of previous experience with similar transformational programs.
We would ideally like to engage with candidates who have have the following qualifications:
- 7 years of experience in program management
- With recent focus on delivering technology-driven products.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale SaaS projects, with a strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
- To help your application stand out - please provide details of recent programs managed.
- PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Additional InformationLife at Assent
Wellness: We believe that you and your family's well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.
Financial Benefits: It's not all about the money - well, it's a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.
Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.
Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.
#LI-DP
At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.
If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact and we will be happy to help.
-
Program Manager
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Assent Compliance Full timeCompany DescriptionSummary Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for...
-
Manager, Programming Implementation, IRAP Program
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timePriority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...
-
Manager, Programming Policy and Design, IRAP Program
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timePriority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...
-
User Terminal Program Manager
4 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat Canada Full timeTelesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown...
-
Senior Technical Program Manager
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Bell Full timeReq Id: 418161At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. It's all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and we're always on the...
-
Program Advisor, CanExport Program, IRAP Program
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timePriority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...
-
Manager, Professional Graduate Programs
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Carleton University Full timeDuties and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership in the administration of policies, practices, rules and regulations as these affect program planning, development and administration, student progress, student life, recruitment, admissions, registration and graduation. The Manager also exercises leadership in...
-
Program Administrator
1 month ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Taggart Group of companies Full timeJob Title: Program Administrator Company: Taggart Construction Limited Reports to: Program Manager Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa Ontario Work Description: The Program Administrator is responsible for supporting the Program Manager and site representatives in day-to-day administration for the on-going construction projects in the Ottawa area. In...
-
Program Administrator
1 month ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Taggart Group of companies Full timeJob Title: Program AdministratorCompany: Taggart Construction LimitedReports to: Program ManagerLocation: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa OntarioTaggart Construction LimitedFor more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has specialized in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site...
-
Program Officer
1 month ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full timePriority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...
-
Program Coordinator
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Assent Compliance Full timeCompany DescriptionSummaryAssent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for...
-
Program Delivery Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat Canada Full timeTelesat Lightspeed is a state-of-the-art satellite constellation of highly advanced satellites in low-earth-orbit that will seamlessly integrate with terrestrial networks. The global network will deliver fiber quality throughput anywhere on earth. We are growing quickly and are currently in need of an experienced and professional Program Delivery Coordinator...
-
Program Assistant
1 month ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Somerset West CHC Full timePosition Title: Program Assistant - Children and Youth Classification: Anomalies Hourly Rate: $19.43 Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services Type: Part Time, term contract hours per week, 2:30-6:00 or 3:00-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 2, June 26, 2025) Benefits: 4% in lieu of vacation, other leave entitlements and benefits Please...
-
Venture Programs Coordinator
4 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Invest OttawaBayview Yards Full timeSalary: VENTURE PROGRAMS COORDINATORINVEST OTTAWA – VENTURE DEVELOPMENT We are seeking a dedicated Venture Programs Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Invest Ottawa. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operations of our Venture Programs team, including the IO Venture Path suite of programs and the tech companies that they serve. The ideal...
-
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Full timePosition Title: Senior Manager, Operations and Production, Programming (French Services)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:English, FrenchLanguage Skills:English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French...
-
Project Manager, Program Management Office
1 month ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Royal Canadian Mint Full timeThe Royal Canadian Mint is hiring a Project Manager who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT PMO, the Project Manager is responsible to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring the necessary resources and coordinating the efforts of team members...
-
Programs Manager- Temporary Full Time
4 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full timeSouthbridge Care Homes- Manoir Marochel Temporary Full Time Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct and supervise the department program which includes: recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers. Implement and evaluate program relating to the five "P.I.E.S.S domains" Coordi nate therapeutic program...
-
Programs Manager- Temporary Full Time
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full timeSouthbridge Care Homes- Manoir Marochel Temporary Full Time Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct and supervise the department program which includes: recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers.Implement and evaluate program relating to the five "P.I.E.S.S domains"Coordinate therapeutic program development...
-
Industrial Products Program Specialist
3 weeks ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Egg Farmers of Canada Full timeEgg Farmers of Canada is presently seeking an Industrial Products Program (IPP) Specialist to join the IPP team at Egg Farmers of Canada. The IPP department is responsible for the movement of eggs produced by Canadian farmers into the industrial products market across Canada in the event that they are not needed for the table market. The IPP Specialist is...
-
Program Administrator, Arts
2 months ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full timeRequisition ID: 13630 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult Salary Information: $ $44.067 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: Various...