At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content – we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.
 If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values, professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team. 

 The Bell IT team uses emerging technologies, Agile and DevOps to design and build innovative solutions that enable Bell’s communications services for businesses and consumers. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers who are curious, collaborative and ready to be on the leading edge of technological transformation.  

 Description: 

The IT Network Operations Team is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Senior Program Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will drive the strategy and execution of a large Network transformation and security program across IT. The candidate will be accountable to work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to drive the teams to meet our delivery, security and currency objectives. We require a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills who thrives in an exciting and constantly changing environment.

 Job Duties/Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

• Lead the strategy build & execution of a multi-year program to drive currency and automation across a world class network.
• Lead a cross functional team of IT Professionals that include a mix of internal Direct Reports, Contract Employees and External Partners
• Accountable to lead scope clarification, conceptual solutions and project assessments of across a large portfolio of projects
• Negotiate and confirm program scope with key stakeholders and track our key performance indicators to meet our business objectives.
• Assist in project planning and costing for multi-year strategic plan, support all PEATS and finance project delivery obligations following IT practices.
• Lead regular sessions with IT teams to define and drive the strategy to meet security program objectives.
• Identify/raise project issues and gaps and drive the resolution across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet cross function teams & program objectives.
• Ability to program manage multiple delivery and or security projects.
• Manage program financials, annual, quarterly and monthly YEE.
• Support and guide all parties involved within a program to embrace effective governance throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Conduct data analysis for investigation and quantification of security posture and impact, developing metrics to evaluate progress, capabilities, and goals.

 Critical Qualifications/Competencies:

• At least 5 years previous experience as a Delivery / Support and or Security Program Manager
• Proficient in Project Management methodologies
• Sound business acumen
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills to clearly express and communicate concepts, designs and proposals. Ability to communicate highly complex matters and adapt to the target audience and forum
• Ability to pull multiple sources of truth into a vision and present to senior leadership
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to gain management support and work effectively at all levels across the organization and across departments within our organization
• Experience influencing & negotiating with stakeholders and partner teams, especially in collaborating with different individuals across the organization
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fluid team environment & manage multiple priorities
• Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills with a clear experience focusing under pressure
• Ability to identify dependencies/interdependencies
• Ability to handle ambiguity and rapid change
• Demonstrated ability to learn; complex technical concepts and end-to-end business processes.
• Experience driving projects end-to-end independently, including evaluating, defining and improving end-to-end processes
• Experience managing competing priorities and simultaneous/concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

 Preferred Qualifications:

Project Finance, Budget (Knowledge of SAP) and Governance Processes (PEATS/IPC/ICEC)

College certificate or University degree (business, computer science)

Project Management Certifications and or work experience equivalents