Program Director - Corporate Real Estate

Job Description

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate:
On behalf of our Financial Services client, Procom is searching for a Program Director - Corporate Real Estate for a 12 month contract role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Toronto, Ontario office.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate - Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced, execution-focused Program Lead who thrives in complex environments and is accountable for delivering strategic outcomes. This role involves active coordination of multiple high-priority workstreams, executive stakeholders, and external partners to deliver critical real estate transformation initiatives successfully.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate - Responsibilities:
• Provide mentorship, coordination, and prioritization to a team of 6 Project Managers.
• Manage three strategic real estate programs across varying phases of execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and success criteria.
• Support executive governance forums and prepare executive-ready reporting.
• Leverage data and KPIs to inform decision-making and track program performance.
• Rapidly re-prioritize workloads as business needs shift.
• Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolutions.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and foster open communication.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to executives and teams.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and manage changes to scope and resources.
• Lead post-project reviews to capture insights and implement process improvements.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate - Mandatory Skills:
• Progressive experience in corporate real estate or related disciplines.
• University degree or college diploma in Business, Project Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Lean, or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.
• Exceptional program and project management capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution orientation.
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Superior organizational and prioritization abilities.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Advanced executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strong financial, risk management, and governance acumen.
• High degree of personal ownership, initiative, and accountability.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate – Assignment Length:
This is a 12 month contract position.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate - Start Date:
ASAP.

Program Director - Corporate Real Estate - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hybrid with 3 days in office.

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