Program Manager — Data, AI & Analytics Portfolio

Program Manager — Data, AI & Analytics Portfolio

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid — 3 days onsite/week)

Job Description

Program Manager to join our team in Ottawa, Canada, leading enterprise Data, AI, Analytics, and Digital Innovation portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Data, AI, Analytics, and Digital Innovation portfolios
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for data modernization and AI adoption
• Oversee large-scale analytics, data engineering, machine learning, and GenAI programs
• Drive alignment among business stakeholders, data teams, technology leadership, and vendors
• Manage budgets, resources, program risks, and value realization
• Establish governance frameworks for data quality, AI ethics, security, and compliance
• Track adoption metrics and business outcomes of data and AI initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of technology leadership and program management experience
• 8+ years managing enterprise data, analytics, AI, or cloud transformation programs
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric)
• Experience delivering AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, Data Lake, and BI programs
• Strong executive communication and portfolio governance skills
• Experience managing globally distributed teams and partner ecosystems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience with GenAI, Copilot, MLOps, and Data Governance programs
• Certifications in Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, PMP, or PgMP
• Life Sciences industry experience

Travel: Up to 20%