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It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.\nWe believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.\nOn the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise-scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.\nAt Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.\nSummary\nBell's AI Fabric program is a transformational initiative focused on delivering scalable, mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The Program Controls Manager will establish and maintain the governance processes that connect departments, projects, and stakeholders across the program. Reporting to the Director, Program Controls, the role will provide leadership across interface and handover management, risk governance, root cause analysis, lessons learned, continuous improvement, action management, and change control coordination. The role will help maintain a reliable, integrated view of program risks, dependencies, actions, and improvement initiatives to support predictable delivery.\nKey Responsibilities\nInterface & Handover Management\nOwn and administer the program Handover & Interdependency Tracker.\nCoordinate cross-functional reviews across Land Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operational Readiness, Physical Security, IT, Data Centre Operations, and Legal or Regulatory stakeholders.\nMonitor critical interfaces, dependencies, entry criteria, exit criteria, and handover requirements across project phases.\nIdentify and escalate at-risk dependencies, blocked gates, unclear ownership, and overdue deliverables.\nFacilitate recurring interface reviews and maintain clear action, decision, and escalation records. Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis\nMaintain the integrated program RAID register and associated governance cadence.\nCoordinate risk reviews with risk owners and support clear articulation of cause, event, impact, mitigation, and contingency.\nTrack mitigation and corrective actions through to verified closure.\nLead or facilitate Root Cause Analysis for significant issues, recurring problems, schedule impacts, cost impacts, and control failures.\nAnalyze risk and issue trends and recommend preventive or corrective actions. Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop and maintain a structured lessons learned framework across the program.\nCapture lessons at key gates and milestones, not only at project closeout.\nEnsure relevant lessons are translated into updated standards, procedures, checklists, and delivery requirements for future phases and sites.\nFacilitate post-milestone reviews and cross-functional improvement workshops.\nMonitor recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve delivery maturity and control effectiveness. Feedback Loop & Action Management\nEstablish and maintain closed-loop action tracking across governance forums.\nEnsure actions, decisions, risks, and improvement initiatives have clear owners, due dates, and closure evidence.\nDrive accountability through regular follow-up, escalation, and reporting.\nProvide leadership with visibility into overdue commitments, systemic blockers, and decisions required. Change Management Governance\nCoordinate the Change Control Board process on behalf of Program Controls.\nCoordinate integrated change reviews across scope, cost, schedule, risk, design, construction, commissioning, and operations stakeholders.\nEnsure approved and pending changes are cross-referenced with affected risks, interfaces, handover gates, and program baselines.\nMonitor implementation of approved changes and associated actions.\nMaintain auditable change records, decision logs, and governance reporting. Program Reporting & Governance Support\nDevelop concise executive dashboards and governance materials covering risks, interfaces, actions, changes, and continuous improvement.\nSupport monthly program reporting and leadership review cycles.\nProvide analytical insights on trends, recurring issues, dependencies, and emerging areas of concern.\nSupport the Director, Program Controls in launching, implementing, and embedding new program controls processes, procedures, tools, and governance routines across the program.\nContribute to the development and continuous improvement of program controls procedures, standards, templates, and governance routines.\nAct as an integrator and gatekeeper for program controls information while ensuring functional owners remain accountable for validation and delivery.\nCritical Qualifications\nProgressive experience in program controls, project controls, PMO, risk management, program governance, continuous improvement, or major capital project delivery.\nDemonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional programs or projects involving multiple internal teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors.\nStrong understanding of risk, issue, action, change, interface, and governance management practices.\nExperience facilitating Root Cause Analysis and driving corrective actions to closure.\nAbility to connect schedule, cost, risk, change, and handover information into an integrated program view.\nStrong analytical, organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.\nAbility to communicate complex information clearly and prepare concise executive-level reporting.\nProficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with project controls and reporting systems.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting the delivery of data centre, mission-critical, telecommunications, or hyperscale infrastructure projects.\nFamiliarity with data centre lifecycle phases, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover.\nKnowledge of mission-critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, network, and security environments.\nExperience with Primavera P6, Power BI, EcoSys, Procore, SAP, SharePoint, or similar project controls platforms.\nPMP, PMI-RMP, PSP, CCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification.\nAdditional Requirements\nCross-functional leadership and influence without direct authority.\nStructured problem solving and sound judgment.\nOwnership, follow-through, and attention to detail.\nAbility to challenge constructively and escalate with clarity.\nExecutive communication and data-driven storytelling.\nContinuous improvement mindset and commitment to organizational learning.\nAdequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.\nAdditional Information:\nPosition Type: Management\nJob Status: Regular - Full Time\nJob Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\nApplication Deadline: 10/21/2026\nFor work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.\nPlease apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.\nWe know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.\nAt Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.\nBell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or  to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.\nArtificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. 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