Manager, Strategic Programs (12 Month Contract)

Job Type:  Temporary Contract  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 135234
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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The Project Delivery Lead (Manager) is responsible for supporting the end-to-end delivery of client projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires demonstration of leadership, stakeholder management, and project management capabilities, as well as the ability to manage and mentor project teams.

What will your typical day look like?

 

In this role, you will be accountable for:

 

• Supporting the Project lead in the management and successful execution of CPO strategic priorities assigned to the People Transformation team.
• Involved in and/or lead project scoping & planning, design & development, implementation readiness and sustainment activities in collaboration with accountable CPO CoEs and business
  collaborators.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues, risks, and roadblocks.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Manage and mentor project team members, fostering collaboration and professional development; provide guidance on project activities and tasks, coaching, and support to project team members and deliver on project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational methodologies, quality standards, and best practices.
• Apply agile, data-driven insights and human centered design methodology to all project
  activities.
• Work collaboratively with diverse, multi-functional teams and peer group to ensure all projects make an impact that matters.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute insights and ideas to support the design and delivery of strategic initiatives, including a willingness to challenge the status quo while drawing on relevant experience.
• Support the development of team members through the apprenticeship model

About the team

 

Our People Transformation function sits within our Culture and People organization with a purpose to build a future-ready organization that maximizes human potential. We are seeking a Manager to join our Strategic Programs team who thrives in project delivery and making an impact that matters. You have a track record in project delivery, project management, risk mitigation, change management and achieving results through influence. 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

You are someone with these required skills, experience and qualifications:

 

• Client service & delivery excellence, ideally related to human resources or human capital, with the demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a fast-paced and creative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership & team management across multiple initiatives/workstreams in parallel.
• An excitement to propose new things, iterate on execution, report on progress, ID risks and propose mitigations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts
  in simple and effective manner.
• Fosters an inclusive working environment where people treat each other with respect, courtesy and fairness.
• Project management experience utilizing agile or iterative, consultative approaches with an outcomes focus 

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

We encourage you to connect with us at  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

 

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.