Program Manager, Analytics Planning – Operations

JDPA LIMITED

. Facilitate quarterly program increment planning events to align teams on shared missions, objectives, and delivery commitments .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, particularly in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, while effectively bridging business objectives with technical execution. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage delivery metrics, and adopt AI tools to enhance productivity.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesJIRAAI Tools ApplicationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesWaterfall MethodologiesDelivery Metrics TrackingKPI EvaluationSchedule ManagementBudget OversightRisk ManagementTechnical Project Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

JIRASmartsheetMicrosoft ProjectSDLC ToolsData Platforms

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Technology-Centric EnvironmentsSoftware DevelopmentITData AnalyticsProgram Increment Planning

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Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate quarterly program increment planning events to align teams on shared missions, objectives, and delivery commitments
Lead inspect and adapt workshops and quantitative and qualitative retrospectives
Execute improvement ideas from retrospectives
Track and report delivery metrics, including completion rates and program predictability
Partner with Analytics leaders to set annual KPI objectives
Work with technical teams to uncover root causes and identify risks and countermeasures
Lead end-to-end program delivery across teams and functions using Agile, hybrid, or data platform-specific methodologies
Build, maintain, and own committed quarterly program plans and schedules
Ensure milestones are met with transparency and rigor
Drive adoption and maturity of product planning practices across the organization
Apply technical project management expertise to engineering and AI challenges
Work with technical leads and data scientists to monitor development progress and align business objectives with technical execution
Serve as a voice of the Analytics organization on delivery status, future plans, confidence, quality, throughput, and accuracy
Evaluate and report on Analytics KPIs, including product quality, throughput, and model accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of program or project management experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex program status into clear, concise updates for leadership audiences
Experience in technology-centric environments (software development, IT, or data) with a history of bridging business objectives and technical execution
Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Experience using JIRA, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar SDLC and PM tools
Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to program and project management workflows
Track record of proactively adopting emerging AI capabilities to improve team productivity and decision-making
Strong RAID discipline, schedule management, budget oversight, and attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams concurrently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
North American based, with availability to work across a distributed global team
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered
JD Power does not provide employment sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for learning and development
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws