Our leading social services client is looking for a Senior Advisor of Major Projects to join their team on a 12 month term.

Reporting to the National Manager, Major Projects, the Senior Advisor, Major Projects, will provide strategic guidance and expert oversight on large-scale, high-impact projects spanning multiple years and valued between $2M–$7M. This role requires an experienced professional capable of advising project teams, engaging senior executives, and ensuring successful project execution without directly managing day-to-day operations.

As a key bridge between project teams and executive leadership, the Senior Advisor will focus on risk identification, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making. This position is instrumental in ensuring alignment, mitigating risks, and guiding teams toward successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level strategic advice on complex projects without direct project management responsibilities.

• Assist in defining project vision, goals, and overall strategy.

• Bridge the gap between business and technical teams at an enterprise level (CFMWS has over 5000 employees).

• Engage directly with CIO and CEO, ensuring clear and impactful reporting.

• Monitor project performance, identifying areas for intervention and improvement.

• Actively engage in struggling projects to address risks and ensure alignment.

• Identify and address key risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Navigate challenges such as vague vendor commitments and internal complexities (e.g., organizational resistance).

• Advise on program governance and frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulations.

• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, guiding them on best practices.

• Provide high-level input to executive leadership without micromanaging.

• Ensure clear and effective communication across all project stakeholders.

• Manage stakeholder alignment and track project delays effectively.

• Provide oversight on vendor selection and contract negotiation.

• Ensure vendors clearly define deliverables and meet milestones.

• Monitor vendor performance, escalating issues when necessary.

• Possess experience in business transformation within technology projects.

• Provide strategic input into enterprise-level technology initiatives.

• Engage in technical discussions without being a technical expert.

• Recognize potential technical pitfalls and escalate appropriately.

• Comfortable working within mixed private and government environments.

Current Projects & Programs:

• Implementation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for retail solutions.

• HRIS implementation and payroll system migration for 5000 employees

• Data governance and architecture.

• IT security roadmap development for each program.

Experience & Skills

• Program Management, Project Executive, or Senior Advisory experience.

• Extensive experience in major project advisory roles, preferably in large-scale, multi-year projects.

• Strong background in program governance and frameworks.

• Ability to engage with executives and project teams effectively.

• Skilled in risk assessment, vendor management, and project governance.

• Highly autonomous, organized, and proactive in identifying and addressing project challenges.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.