Program Manager

Company OverviewBMO is an organization driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on members of its team, to create lasting, positive change for its customers, its communities, and its people. By working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries, BMO transforms lives and businesses, and powers economic growth around the world.As a contract worker on the BMO team, you are valued, respected, and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. BMO strives to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and BMO's customers.Job DescriptionBMO is currently sourcing for a Program Manager on a 12 - month contract. This is a Program Manager opportunity within the Canadian Commercial Banking team at BMO, overseeing several project-based teams and providing guidance as needed. Here are some of the key requirements and responsibilities included in this role: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): • Fosters a culture aligned to purpose, values and strategy and role models the organization values and behaviours in all that they do.• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.• Manages/validates financial forecasts and conducts ongoing reconciliation.• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.• Socializes change management plans with stakeholders and consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption.• Directs complex initiatives typically involving multiple business units.• Exercises direct accountability for projects with up to 50 team members• Negotiates complex contracts with external vendors (in consultation with Strategic Sourcing) to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials• Takes ownership of the program from cradle to grave and ensures all project artifacts are completed.• Manages overall program budget.QualificationsProject and/or Program Management: 10 years (Required)Banking Sector: 10 years (Required)Project Governance, Controls & Reporting: 10 years (Required)Business Acumen (non-IT): 10 years (Required)The BMO Contractor Talent Network provides job seekers with direct access to BMO contract job opportunities as soon as they are released. Contract job seekers can create a profile in the BMO Contractor Talent Network portal. Using your profile, you can choose to receive notifications and apply directly when jobs of interest become available.BMOis committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.About the BMO Contractor Talent Network This contract job with BMO has been posted by Procom, BMO's recruitment service partner supporting the BMO Contractor Talent Network.Should you be selected for this contract engagement, Procom will act as the employer of record or the agency of record for your contract engagement.To find out more visit https://bmo.clientconnections.com.