Program Manager, Scotia Place Transition

Program Manager, Scotia Place TransitionJob Category
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Middle Management
Requisition Number
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PROGR002372
Posted : October 29, 2026Full-TimeOn-site
LocationsShowing 1 location
DescriptionAt Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you'd like to join a team that's people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we'd love to sign you to a player's contract!
THE POSITIONThe Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the integrated transition program for Scotia Place. This role ensures all transition activities across functional workstreams are aligned, sequenced, and executed effectively to support a successful venue opening and operational readiness.
The Program Manager manages the overall transition plan, governance processes, financial tracking, risk management, and executive reporting, while supporting workstream leads to deliver against program milestones and dependencies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProgram Planning & IntegrationOwn and maintain the integrated Scotia Place transition plan, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and critical path.Ensure alignment across all functional workstreams involved in the transition program.Coordinate planning inputs from functional leads and integrate them into a single master schedule.Monitor progress against program milestones and identify schedule impacts or delivery risks.
Workstream Coordination & Delivery SupportPartner with functional workstream leads to support planning, issue resolution, and delivery coordination.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to manage interdependencies between workstreams.Track key deliverables and ensure accountability for program commitments.
Program Budget & Resource ManagementTrack and manage program budget, spend, and forecasts.Monitor program resourcing including full-time employees (FTE) and contractor capacity.Provide visibility into budget performance and resource utilization.
Governance & ApprovalsCoordinate required governance processes, legal reviews, and organizational approvals.Ensure program activities align with governance requirements and decision frameworks.Prepare materials required for formal approvals and decision gates.
Executive & Steering Committee ReportingPrepare regular Steering Committee and Executive-level reporting.Progress against planKey risks and issuesDecisions requiredCommunicate program status and recommendations to senior leadership.
Risk, Issue & Decision ManagementMaintain the program risk and issue register.Track key decisions, escalations, and mitigation strategies.Monitor overall program health, delivery status, and readiness indicators.Escalate critical issues to the Project Director and leadership when required.
THE INDIVIDUALThe ideal individual will have the following background:
EducationBachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or large-scale operational transitions.Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.Experience supporting executive governance and reporting processes.
SkillsStrong program planning and scheduling skills.Financial tracking and resource management capabilities.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to manage risk, dependencies, and competing priorities.Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.G., Click Up, PowerPoint, Excel).
Role OutcomesClear, integrated program planning and execution.Strong cross-functional coordination.Transparent reporting and governance.Proactive risk and issue management.Effective executive communication and decision support.
This position will remain open until 3:00pm Friday, November 13th, 2026.
CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation
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