We are looking for a Program Manager - Project Coordinator to lead a complex, end-to-end compensation-related project in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This is a contract position that requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders. The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, and involves working onsite two days per week.

Contract length: 6-7 mon.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitate and lead meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Proactively address issues by engaging with subject matter experts and team members to drive timely solutions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor comprehensive project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
• Identify risks and blockers, providing detailed updates and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Gather and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Deliver clear presentations and regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the execution of the end-to-end compensation process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams across departments, including HR, Compensation, and Systems, to drive project success.
• Maintain thorough documentation, reporting, and project artifacts to support transparency and accountability.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve project objectives.
• Proven experience in program or project management, ideally within a compensation-related or cross-functional environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and validate business requirements.
• Experience in managing end-to-end project planning and execution.
• Adept at identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with compensation structures and processes, with a willingness to learn specific systems.
• Consulting experience, particularly with major consulting firms, is preferred.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar systems is an asset.

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