Wireline Program Manager

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Who we're looking for: 

The role of the Wireline Program Manager reports into the National Access Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, the PMO team works closely with key functional areas of the business (Network Implementation, Access & Core Technology, IT, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Care, OSS, RB, Network Development, etc.) to oversee the impacts, interdependencies and timelines between functional teams; while working to ensure project initiatives meet the goals and objectives set forth by the senior and executive leadership teams. This group is responsible for delivering the overall Wireline Access Network capital plans on time and within budget.  

The position is highly technical and managerially demanding and requires a balance of project management technical skills, highly developed analytical skills, proven managerial skills, and team interpersonal skills. You will lead individual work streams as assigned by your manager.

The Program Manager’s deliverables shall include, but not be limited to:

• Initiating Phase
• Planning Phase
• Executing Phase
• Monitoring and Controlling Phase
• Closing Phase

The Program Manager is to balance and communicate the program constraints, which include but not limited to:

• Scope
• Quality
• Schedule
• Budget
• Resources
• Risks

What you'll do:

• Adhere to all Rogers Communications Canada Inc polices and procedures.
• Ensure that project initiatives meet leadership and/or customer expectations.
• Supervise other stakeholders and manages scope that is defined.
• Ensures the team works in a cohesive manner and removes roadblocks to ensure team moves forward.
• Provides end-to-end project management for highly complex projects with high impact and high visibility.
• Validate & challenge the budgetary estimates and actual.
• Ensures mitigation plan exists and validates course of action.
• Runs high level project meetings, and maintain issue log including description, ownership, and action plan, manages minutes and reporting.
• Maintains strong change management skills.
• Manages project close-out for a highly complex projects as phases are completed.
• Manages post implementation review and identifies lessons learned.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced degree and / or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Five or more years of cable / wireline / fibre industry experience
• Experience in Accounting / Finance, Network, IT, Agile, Product Development, Strategic Planning or Marketing
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across various organizations and the ability to influence / manage to drive results.
• Experience with development and delivery of executive communication including advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and understanding of key business drivers, processes, and systems.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively under extreme time constraints and deliver results by business-critical deadlines.
• Strong leadership abilities and documented management success record
• Proficiency in engaging and influencing large teams and functional leaders. Comfortable with collaborating with all levels in the organization, including VP and SVP
   

 
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 8200 Dixie Road (101), Brampton, ON 
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 312428
 
At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.  

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process. 
 
Posting Notes:  Technology