PMO Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PMO Project Manager based in Canada. This role is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects and strategic initiatives across a complex, cross-functional organization. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking ownership from initiation through implementation and post-project closure. The position combines project delivery, governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting. You will work closely with business leaders, executive sponsors, and technical teams to turn strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. Success in this role requires strong business judgment, structured thinking, and the ability to navigate competing priorities. You will also contribute to the evolution of PMO processes, tools, reporting, and delivery practices. This is a highly collaborative environment where strong communication and proactive leadership are essential to driving results. Accountabilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of size, complexity, and strategic importance. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, governance structures, and deliverables. Define project scope, objectives, success measures, and delivery frameworks in alignment with organizational priorities. Drive execution to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and according to agreed quality standards. Manage project dependencies and interdependencies while proactively identifying and addressing barriers to successful delivery. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, providing guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Lead project meetings, steering committees, workshops, stakeholder reviews, and other governance forums. Prepare clear project updates, executive summaries, dashboards, presentations, and portfolio reports for leadership and stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain alignment on priorities, timelines, risks, decisions, and expected outcomes. Ensure projects follow PMO methodologies, governance standards, processes, and best practices. Support project intake, prioritization, portfolio planning, and related PMO activities. Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, track issues, and escalate critical matters when appropriate. Manage change requests, including impact assessments, documentation, tracking, and stakeholder communication. Monitor project performance through KPIs, milestones, budgets, benefits, and success metrics. Track benefits realization and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support leadership decision-making. Identify opportunities to continuously improve PMO processes, tools, reporting, and overall project delivery capabilities. Requirements 8–12 years of progressive project management experience, including responsibility for managing multiple concurrent projects. Demonstrated experience leading medium-to-large, cross-functional projects within complex or matrixed organizational environments. Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate alignment, and drive decisions across business and technical teams without relying solely on formal authority. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and executive communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving project challenges. Experience working within a PMO or enterprise portfolio management environment is preferred. PMP certification is preferred. Experience with project portfolio and work management platforms such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools is an asset. Experience leading process improvement, technology implementation, organizational change, or operational transformation initiatives is beneficial. Adaptability, accountability, follow-through, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment. Benefits Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market conditions. Opportunity to lead strategically important, cross-functional initiatives with visibility across the organization. Exposure to senior business leaders, executive sponsors, and diverse stakeholder groups. Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development. Opportunity to contribute to PMO maturity, governance, and enterprise project delivery practices. Potential flexibility associated with a Canada-based role. Professional growth opportunities through exposure to varied projects, methodologies, and business challenges. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 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Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent, high-impact projects from initiation through closure. Manage governance, stakeholder alignment, and performance reporting to turn strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.

Requires 8–12 years of progressive project management experience leading cross-functional projects in complex environments. Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies is essential, with PMP certification and PMO tool experience preferred.

• Competitive compensation package • High visibility cross-functional initiatives • Exposure to senior business leaders • Collaborative environment • Professional development • Potential flexibility for Canada-based role • Professional growth opportunities

• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Agile Methodology
• Waterfall Methodology
• Hybrid Project Delivery
• Governance
• Performance Reporting
• Budget Management
• Resource Planning
• Change Management
• Executive Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Portfolio Management
• Critical Thinking

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available