Title: Portfolio Manager / Program Manager
Location: Ottawa, Canada(Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Day to Day Job Duties:
Lead enterprise Data, AI, Analytics, and Digital Innovation portfolios.
Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for data modernization and AI adoption.
Oversee large-scale analytics, data engineering, machine learning, and GenAI programs.
Drive alignment among business stakeholders, data teams, technology leadership, and vendors.
Manage budgets, resources, program risks, and value realization.
Establish governance frameworks for data quality, AI ethics, security, and compliance.
Track adoption metrics and business outcomes of data and AI initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of technology leadership and program management experience.
8+ years managing enterprise data, analytics, AI, or cloud transformation programs.
Solid knowledge of up-to-date data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric).
Experience delivering AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, Data Lake, and BI programs.
Solid executive communication and portfolio governance skills.
Experience managing globally distributed teams and partner ecosystems.
Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Nice to Have:
Experience with GenAI, Copilot, MLOps, and Data Governance programs.
Certifications in Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, PMP, or PgMP.
Life Sciences industry experience
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