Program Manager

Location: Cornwall, Ontario (On-site, some domestic and US travel required)
Language: English (written and spoken)
Duration: Permanent
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a highly technical, program-driven environment supporting complex customer operations across North America. You will be the on-site leader in Cornwall, guiding a multidisciplinary team while ensuring strong alignment between local execution and senior leadership priorities.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping program success, strengthening customer relationships, and driving operational excellence. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders in a setting where precision, collaboration, and long-term partnership development are critical to success.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a collaborative, high-performance environment where leadership visibility and impact are immediate. This is a role that offers meaningful ownership, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence both team culture and program direction.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead on-site operations, providing day-to-day direction and oversight to a multidisciplinary technical team
• You’ll manage stakeholder relationships and act as the primary liaison between local teams and senior leadership
• You’ll oversee program execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations
• You’ll support business development activities, including proposals, customer meetings, and relationship building
• You’ll drive process improvements to strengthen consistency, reporting, and delivery standards

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience in a technical environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and external customers
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification considered an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, enjoys building strong teams, and can confidently bridge strategy with day-to-day execution in a complex environment.”

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.