We are seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager to join our team on a full-time contract basis through December 2026, with the potential for extension based on business needs and project demands. This is an exciting opportunity to lead large-scale enterprise AI implementation programs for a global technology client, working at the forefront of generative AI adoption. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic planning, governance, program execution, and organizational change, helping clients successfully integrate AI capabilities into their business operations while delivering measurable outcomes.

Strategic Implementation Leadership

• Orchestrate large-scale implementation programs, ensuring alignment with

business objectives and technical requirements

• Develop comprehensive adoption plan to address change management, skill

development, and process optimization

• Establish governance models, success metrics, and scalable roadmaps for

embedding generative AI capabilities throughout client organizations.

Program Management Excellence

• Lead cross-functional teams of consultants, engineers, and subject matter

experts in executing complex implementation programs with disciplined

methodology and predictable outcomes

• Manage concurrent workstreams while ensuring integration points are

properly managed and dependencies are addressed proactively

• Create and operationalize risk mitigation strategies that anticipate technical,

organizational,



and adoption challenges before they impact program success

Maintain awareness and visibility into progress.

• Facilitate cross-functional, cross-program syncs, steering committee reviews,

governance reviews, executive-level business reviews to demonstrate

progress, confirm alignment on priorities, and evolve implementation

approaches based on emerging needs

Qualifications:

Experience & Education

• 10+ years of progressive experience in program/project management with at

least 5 years managing enterprise software implementations

• Experience with program and portfolio management with either

Scrum@Scale, Protected, DA, or LeSS frameworks.

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, particularly generative AI

applications in enterprise contexts and their integration requirements

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex technical architectures and data

ecosystems while balancing security, governance, and performance

considerations.

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Ability to drive strong accountability and urgency on driving progress and

achieving outcomes.

• Skilled at driving discipline in compliance with frameworks, methodologies,

documentation and stage-gates for program and project execution.

• Ability to influence peripheral teams to accelerate progress by making your

program tasks a higher priority.

Location

● Canada (All time zones)

Please send your resume and cover letter to . Include the job title of the role you are applying for in the subject line.

📌 Principal Program Manager (Kitchener)
🏢 AFTIA Solutions
📍 Kitchener