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Program Manager - IT III

@ Randstad Canada

Toronto, Ontario

$64.20–$67.35/hrContract5+ years experience
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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a Program Manager - IT III on a 12-month contract from 10/15/2026 to 10/15/2027, with high potential for extension, for its client. The role oversees planning, delivery and execution of large-scale technology initiatives, including budgets, scope, cross-functional software teams and UAT. The posting requires 5 to 7 years of program management experience and an active PMP.

Pay:

$64.20–$67.35 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, track and manage program timelines, scope baselines and budgets
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional software development teams
  • Define technical and business requirements with functional leads
  • Facilitate UAT and establish rollout and operational procedures
  • Prepare cost-benefit analyses and present to executive steering committees

Requirements summary:

  • 5 to 7 years of program management experience on complex technology solutions
  • Active PMP or equivalent PMI certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related field
  • Demonstrated people management and team-building skills
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-09-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentProject management
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMP
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology

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Randstad Canada

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Full company description

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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Reported office locations
  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
  • 4295 King St E, Suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0C6, CA
  • 311 6 Ave SW, Intact Place, East Tower, Suite 1640, Calgary, AB T2P 3H2, CA
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  • 244 Pall Mall St, Suite 400, London, ON N6A 5P6, CA
  • 4 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit D, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7, CA
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  • 7055 Boulevard Taschereau, Suite 100, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
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Other recorded names
  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,321
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Job description
Our client, is seeking an experienced, results-driven Program Manager - IT III to oversee the planning, delivery, and execution of large-scale technology initiatives.

In this high-visibility strategic role, you will be responsible for applying enterprise program management methodologies across all phases of the program lifecycle—including program design, scope management, financial budgeting, quality assurance, and performance reporting. Serving as a central leadership figure, you will manage project resources, lead cross-functional software development teams, define business requirements, and orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rollout procedures. The ideal candidate pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with strong team leadership, financial acumen, and a proven track record delivering multi-platform software solutions.

Position Type: 12-Month Contract (10/15/2026 to 10/15/2027; with high potential for extension)

Advantages
Enterprise Program Leadership: Direct high-profile, multi-platform technology programs that drive core business strategy and digital capabilities.

12-Month Engagement Stability: Secure a full 1-year consulting engagement within a well-funded enterprise technology group.

Executive Visibility: Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses, program health dashboards, and strategic roadmaps directly to executive steering committees and program sponsors.

End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Manage the complete program cycle from initial scoping and resource staffing through development, testing, rollout, and operational transition.

Responsibilities
Program Governance & Financial Management: Develop, track, and manage comprehensive program plans, timelines, scope baselines, and multi-tier program budgets.

Resource & Team Leadership: Procure program staff, manage technical resources, and provide coaching, mentorship, and advice to cross-functional development teams.

Requirements & Delivery Alignment: Partner closely with functional program leads to define technical and business requirements, guiding developers in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Quality Assurance & UAT Orchestration: Define defect-prevention test plans, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, and establish structured rollout plans and operational procedures.

Risk & Change Governance: Apply robust risk management principles across technology applications, manage competing priorities, and ensure adherence to system development life cycle (SDLC) standards.

Executive Communications: Prepare cost-benefit analyses and present regular program updates to steering committees, stakeholders, and executive sponsors.

Qualifications
Professional Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressive program management experience delivering complex technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.

Formal PM Credentials: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent PMI certification required.

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. (An MBA or advanced graduate degree is preferred).

Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated people management and team-building skills, with a proven ability to exercise sound judgment, adapt quickly in changing environments, and master complex business processes rapidly.

Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong capability to perform cost-benefit analyses, assess technical risks, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Program Manager - IT III who pairs 5–7 years of technical program management experience with PMP certification, strong team leadership, and expertise in multi-platform software delivery, this 12-month contract opportunity is an ideal next step. Bring your program governance precision, financial control skills, and collaborative leadership to our client's team today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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