Enterprise Program Manager, Data & AI Strategy

Job Title: Enterprise Program Manager, Data & AI Strategy
Location: 3 days onsite (Etobicoke)
Position Type: Expected 12-month contract

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an Enterprise Program Manager to lead the coordination and operational management of a growing Data, Analytics, Governance, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence portfolio.

This individual will work closely with senior leadership to establish governance, drive execution, manage financial oversight, and create transparency across multiple strategic initiatives. The role requires a professional who can connect strategy with delivery while bringing structure and accountability to complex cross-functional programs.

The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination for multiple stakeholders, ensuring initiatives remain aligned to business objectives and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Program Management

• Develop, maintain, and govern an integrated roadmap across data, analytics, governance, and AI initiatives.
• Establish program governance processes, reporting structures, and portfolio management practices.
• Coordinate interdependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Identify risks, issues, and blockers while facilitating resolution and decision-making.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with Strategy and Operations leadership to translate organizational priorities into measurable execution plans.
• Provide recommendations on prioritization, sequencing, funding, and program maturity.
• Support enterprise initiatives related to self-service analytics, data-driven decision making, and AI enablement.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of the organization's analytics and AI capabilities.

Financial Oversight

• Track program budgets, forecasts, actual spend, and financial performance.
• Develop recurring financial and portfolio reporting for leadership review.
• Support investment planning and business case development activities.

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Prepare executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status updates.
• Facilitate steering committees, governance forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Drive alignment among technology teams, business units, and leadership groups.

Vendor Coordination

• Support relationships with strategic partners and external vendors.
• Coordinate vendor activities and support overall program governance.
• Assist with vendor performance management and strategic planning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Experience leading complex enterprise programs, transformation initiatives, PMO functions, or strategic portfolios.
• Demonstrated success building integrated roadmaps and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and executive updates.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven ability to establish governance processes and drive delivery accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Data & Analytics, Data Governance, Data Science, AI, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology initiatives.
• Background in Strategy, Consulting, Business Operations, PMO Leadership, or Enterprise Transformation.
• Experience working within highly cross-functional stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with portfolio planning, strategic roadmaps, and enterprise governance frameworks.