Job Title: Senior Program Manager - Digital & API Platform ART Location: Mississauga, ON Employment Type: Contract [1 year] Type: Hybrid About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Program Manager with Solution Management and Release Train Engineering (RTE). This role is divided between Program Management for Solution Ownership (60%) and RTE for API Platform ART (40%) . Responsibilities: Senior Program Management for Solution Ownership (60%) Business Alignment & Solutioning: Understand business requirements, facilitate discussions, and map dependencies based on Epic scope. Collaboration: Work closely with RTEs, STEs, Product Managers, and ART teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery. Dependency Management: Oversee cross-team and cross-train dependencies, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. Compliance & Architecture: Work with security, design stakeholders, and architects to ensure solution compliance and resolve technical constraints. Program Increment Planning: Participate in PI Planning sessions to align strategy and execution. Release Definition & Management: Collaborate with Product Management and delivery teams for release planning and execution. Status Reporting: Provide clear and consistent status updates to senior management and stakeholders. Financial Management Support: Assist VS, Epic Owners, and ART Financial Managers in Classification reviews with Finance. Release Train Engineer ( 3 Scrum Teams - 40%) Facilitation of ART Events: Lead PI Planning, System Demos, Retrospectives, and other essential ART events. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the ART for successful delivery. Impediment Removal: Ensure smooth workflow by proactively identifying and resolving impediments. Release Management: Assist with planning, execution, and monitoring of release activities. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with other Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineers for effective delivery. Economic Decision-Making: Support decision-making related to resources and economic prioritization. Continuous Improvement: Track KPIs to drive ongoing improvements and optimize performance. Backlog Management: Collaborate with the Product Manager for effective goal-setting and Program Backlog management. Qualifications: Proven Experience: 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Agile Release Train Engineering, or ETE Solution Ownership within IT. Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum) , API Platforms , and Pricing systems . Collaboration & Communication Skills: Excellent ability to coordinate across multiple teams, communicate with stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives. Analytical Skills: Proficient in tracking and analyzing KPIs for performance optimization. Certification (Preferred): SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related certifications.
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Senior Program Manager