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 prospect 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, SAFe, 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 [email protected]. Include the job title of the role you are applying for in the subject line.

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