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Scope of the Services The Program Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight to successfully deliver the program in alignment with the Service Requirements. The Scope of Services includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Strategic Program Leadership Provide overall leadership and direction for the implementation of the SIS within each Regional College and DTI Establish and maintain the program vision, strategy, and integrated roadmap Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, schedules, and delivery approaches Build, lead, and sustain high-performing, cross-functional teams Make timely, informed decisions on complex, high-impact program matters Apply ongoing quality of assurance across program activities, applying continuous improvement through lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and refinement of approaches across successive college implementations B. Stakeholder Management Lead engagement across the complex stakeholder environment, including Regional Colleges and DTI, external vendors, and Government of Saskatchewan ministries Establish and execute a stakeholder engagement and communications strategy Provide clear, transparent, and proactive reporting to executives and stakeholders Identify, manage, and resolve conflicting stakeholder priorities Foster alignment, participation, accountability, and adoption across all stakeholder groups Proactively address risks, issues, and sensitive matters through effective communication C. Vendor and Contract Management Manage contract changes, negotiations, and amendments to vendor contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs) Define and manage scope, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria Oversee vendor performance and ensure accountability for delivery outcomes Resolve vendor-related issues in a timely and effective manner D. Governance, Risk, and Issue Management Establish and maintain program governance structures, including committees, reporting frameworks, and decision-making processes Ensure alignment and accountability across all stakeholder groups Implement and maintain program controls, including reporting, escalation, and decision tracking Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks Manage issues through to resolution, including escalation where required Ensure transparency and consistency in program reporting and performance monitoring E. IT System Delivery Oversight Oversee the delivery of the Thesis Elements solution being implemented by 3D Solutions for each of the Regional Colleges and DTI Provide oversight of data migration planning and execution Coordinate system integration activities across platforms and stakeholders Manage transition planning from legacy systems to new solutions Oversee SaaS implementation considerations, including configuration, release management, and vendor coordination Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, reporting, and operational requirements F. Financial Management and Funding Accountability Develop and manage the program budget, forecasts, and financial plans Monitor and report on financial performance, including variances and risks Ensure strong financial controls and accountability practices are in place Align funding to program milestones and deliverables Support and report on benefit realization and value delivery Manage funding partner expectations and reporting requirements