Job Description

Description :

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Program Manager on a permanent basis at our Home Office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Who we are:

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit .

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for the overall management of the initiation, execution, control, and completion of the FCL technology related programs. You will oversee a team of project managers, and/or project coordinators in the management of projects for a variety of business units and ensure consistent application of processes, achievement of project objectives, and the successful integration of program outcomes into the larger body of IT services.

• You will define and manage Program scope, objectives and deliverables that support business goals for assigned groups in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. You will develop, manage, and validate full-scale program and participating projects' plans and associated communication documents
• You will effectively communicate Program and project expectations to team members and stakeholders. You will set and continually manage program expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• You will manage project interdependencies within the program and with other programs and reporting the dependencies to the proper audiences. You will develop plans to manage activities and ensure required controls are in place to complete the project deliverables within financial targets
• You will identify and manage change requests that impact scope, risks, schedule, budget and ensure change requests are accurately tracked by overseeing the update of related project documents/artifacts. You will work with project managers to complete project closure, lessons learned, post implementation plans, plans for transfer to operations
• You will work with Procurement team to define vendor/software selection approach and participate in selection process. You will lead and participate in steering committee and stakeholder meetings, providing regular Program status reports as required by sponsors and the PPMO
• You will manage effective Relationships with Senior Leadership Team and program and project stakeholders

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:

• You have a University Degree majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• You have a minimum of 8+ years' work experience in IT Project Management including all aspects of project life cycle and execution. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
• You have working knowledge of various technology systems such as Finance, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Master Data Management, Retail Merchandising System, and infrastructure related programs/projects
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) or other relevant PMI certifications may be an asset. PMP certification is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
• You have a strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project and experience in people management
• You're honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience for all to allow you to be at your best. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 23, 2022.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with FCL policies. FCLLP

Interested in this role, but don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At FCL we are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our communities, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, we encourage you to apply!