Program Manager

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for leading end‑to‑end project delivery for Operations and Maintenance, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with organizational strategy. Acting as a key link between executive leadership, business partners, and technical teams, this role ensures all initiatives deliver intended outcomes while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Benefits To Joining Midland

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for Operations & Maintenance programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, business objectives, and growth priorities.
• Own end‑to‑end program delivery, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and measurable business outcomes across all workstreams.
• Establish and oversee program governance, budgeting, resourcing, and risk management, partnering with Finance to ensure transparency and informed decision‑making.
• Drive execution excellence, proactively identifying risks, removing obstacles, and ensuring consistent progress and delivery momentum.
• Lead agile delivery and system transitions, embedding agile practices, managing sprint and release cycles, and guiding the transition from legacy systems to new platforms with minimal business disruption.
• Enable effective change management and stakeholder engagement by communicating progress clearly, facilitating executive forums, and partnering with change leaders to drive adoption and sustain results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project or program management, with a strong track record delivering complex, enterprise‑scale technology and business transformations.
• Proven experience leading multi‑phase programs that integrate technology solutions with operational and business functions.
• Strong expertise in program governance, agile methodologies, and performance tracking, with the ability to drive accountability across teams and vendors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or supply chain environments considered an asset.
• PMP (or equivalent) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar agile certification required.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Midland, we’re not just moving freight — we’re building the next generation of transportation. We’ve been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We’re investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we’re also committed to sustainability and growth.

Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We’re looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.

Let’s drive success together.