What you''ll do Reporting into AVP, AI Activation, the Program Manager, AI Activation is accountable for the endtoend program orchestration of AI initiatives across the AI Activation portfolio.

This role leads and supervises all Project Managers within AI Activation, ensuring consistent delivery, governance, financial rigor, and executive visibility across all AI programs and projects.

The role operates at the program and portfolio level , translating AI strategy into executable, wellgoverned programs that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Program & Portfolio Leadership Own the AI Activation program portfolio , structuring work from Big Rock Program Project level.

Ensure consistent program design, dependency management, and sequencing across all AI initiatives.

Serve as the single point of accountability for programlevel planning, delivery status, and risk management. PM Supervision & Delivery Excellence Directly lead, coach, and supervise all AI Activation PMs .

Set transparent delivery standards across: Planning Milestones RAID management Status reporting Intervene proactively when delivery is offtrack, unblocking PMs and escalating where required.

Governance, Financials & CBA Ownership Own programlevel governance , including: CBAs Forecasting Financial tracking Executive readiness Partner with Finance, PMO, and leadership to ensure funding, benefits realization, and financial transparency.

Ensure all AI initiatives meet enterprise governance and audit expectations.

Tools, Standards & Artifacts Own and standardize Planview / portfolio tooling for AI Activation.

Define and enforce: Program and project structures Documentation standards Share





Point / artifact organization Ensure AI Activation artifacts are centralized, discoverable, and governancecompliant.

Executive & Cross

Functional Engagement Act as the primary program interface with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Data, and Business teams.

Prepare executiveready updates, escalations, and decision framing.

Ensure PMlevel communication is elevated to programlevel narratives suitable for leadership forums.

What you bring Proven experience leading programs of multiple projects , not just individual initiatives Strong background in portfolio management, financial governance, and delivery rigor Comfortable operating between strategy and execution Able to lead PMs directly , including performance management and coaching Experience delivering complex, crossfunctional technology or AI programs Were always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs Other perks to support your well-being Career growth opportunities and product discounts Broadband Salary Range: $79,000.00 $131,000.00 Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-GT1 This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes.

All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

📌 Program Manager AI Activation (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Toronto