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Program Manager AI Activation

Job in Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Canadian Tire Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Management
    AI Business & Operations, Change Management, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79000 CAD Yearly CAD 79000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reporting into AVP, AI Activation, the  Program Manager, AI Activation  is accountable for the  end‑to‑end program orchestration  of AI initiatives across the AI Activation portfolio. This role  leads and supervises all Project Managers  within AI Activation, ensuring consistent delivery, governance, financial rigor, and executive visibility across all AI programs and projects.
The role operates at the  program and portfolio level  , translating AI strategy into executable, well‑governed programs that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Program & Portfolio Leadership    Own the  AI Activation program portfolio  , structuring work from  Big Rock → Program → Project  level.

Ensure consistent program design, dependency management, and sequencing across all AI initiatives.

Serve as the  single point of accountability  for program‑level planning, delivery status, and risk management.

PM Supervision & Delivery Excellence    Directly  lead, coach, and supervise all AI Activation PMs .

Set clear delivery standards across:

Intervene proactively when delivery is off‑track, unblocking PMs and escalating where required.

Governance, Financials & CBA Ownership    Own  program‑level governance  , including:

Partner with Finance, PMO, and leadership to ensure funding, benefits realization, and financial transparency.

Ensure all AI initiatives meet enterprise governance and audit expectations.

Tools, Standards & Artifacts    Own and standardize  Planview / portfolio tooling  for AI Activation.

Define and enforce:

Ensure AI Activation artifacts are centralized, discoverable, and governance‑compliant.

Executive & Cross‑Functional Engagement    Act as the  primary program interface  with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Data, and Business teams.

Prepare executive‑ready updates, escalations, and decision framing.

Ensure PM‑level communication is elevated to program‑level narratives suitable for leadership forums.

What you bring    Proven experience leading  programs of multiple projects  , not just individual initiatives

Strong background in  portfolio management, financial governance, and delivery rigor

Comfortable operating between strategy and execution

Able to  lead PMs directly  , including performance management and coaching

Experience delivering complex, cross‑functional technology or AI programs

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

Other perks to support your well‑being

Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range:  $79,000.00 – $
Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role‑specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.
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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us  Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies.

With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees.

As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families, including total well‑being, and mental…
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