Principal Program Manager

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers

Role

At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported—they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

Want to make a difference in your career?  Consider this opportunity.

Ontario Health is advancing a connected and digitally enabled health system to improve care delivery across the province. As a Principal Program Manager, you will provide strategic and execution leadership for a high-impact, province-wide program aligned with Ontario Health’s priorities and Digital Excellence in Health (DxH) operating model.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of program strategy, operating plans, and funding approaches to support successful delivery. You will work closely with senior leaders, government partners, and health system stakeholders to drive alignment, engagement, and outcomes across complex initiatives. This role also emphasizes broad partner enablement, cross-regional communication, and driving adoption and value realization of digital services, ensuring partners feel informed, supported, and equipped to support program objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change, enable digital health transformation, and contribute to improving access, quality, and experiences for patients and providers across Ontario.

Here Is What You Would Be Doing

• Lead the development and execution of program strategy, including business plans, operating models, and funding proposals
• Provide thought leadership to drive program direction and ensure alignment with Ontario Health’s strategic priorities
• Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Ontario Health, Ministry partners, and the broader health system
• Lead change management initiatives, including the development of frameworks and practices to support adoption and behavioural change
• Drive province-wide program outcomes, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and supported in delivering initiatives
• Establish performance measurement approaches to evaluate program success and outcomes
• Provide strategic advice and client service to internal teams and external partners, including government stakeholders
• Coach and influence executives, program stakeholders, and partners to support effective program execution
• Build strong, collaborative relationships to align multiple stakeholders and drive consensus
• Lead complex decision-making with significant organizational impact, ensuring sustainable, long-term outcomes

Education And Experience

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, in Business, Health Studies, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• Project Management, or related professional designation as asset
• 10+ years of project and/or program management experience in the healthcare sector, managing complex, large-scale, matrixed, high-profile programs
• Broad experience overseeing large, complex initiatives at the intersection of health and technology
• Comprehensive understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system, provincial strategy, and healthcare environment
• Experience in health system planning and performance evaluation
• Understanding of the digital health landscape in Ontario is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Project Management LifeCycle and Software Development LifeCycle, including Agile/Scrum methodologies

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills in complex, high-pressure environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with government, healthcare leaders, and key stakeholders
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and change management skills, with the ability to work independently
• Ability to lead effective meetings and drive productive outcomes
• Strategic mindset with a strong systems-level perspective
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and diverse perspectives
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to large and varied audiences
• Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure
• Strong political acuity and ability to navigate government environments
• Advanced proficiency in computer applications, including project management tools, MS Office, and collaboration platforms

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Type

Permanent Full time

Contract Length

N/A

Salary Band

Band 8

External Application Deadline Date

July 2, 2026

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email ***email_hidden*** and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.