Sr. Project Manager - PMO
Black & McDonald
- Markham, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage complex initiatives that span one or multiple functions (IT, Finance, Fleet, Corporate Services) in support of our business lines (Construction, Utilities, Facilities Management, Service)
- Provide leadership by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, managing to KPIs, KRIs and project milestones
- Full project life cycle ownership: Intake, Requirements Gathering, Planning, Execution, Governance, Reporting, Financial, Capacity and Change Management
- Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, continual improvement
- Manage complex stakeholder requirements in a matrix organization coordinating and propelling multiple functions towards successful project delivery, including supporting vendors
- Participate in the development, improvement of best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
- Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all stages of the project
- Manage the day-to-day project & portfolio activities and resources, manage project governance, chair project management team meetings
- Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues
- Manage project scope and changes
- Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team
- Strong verbal and written communication to all levels within the organization
- Strong ability to develop analyses and presentations in support of project goals and reporting requirements
- Ability to present to all levels of the organization, control the room when necessary
- Understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques
- Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective
- Curious, driven, ability to challenge the status quo and work to improve the maturity of our PMO
- University degree or college diploma in commerce, engineering, project management or related education
- 5+ years as a Project Manager or in a role with a heavy engagement in projects
- 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
- Strong control of the Microsoft Productivity Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, Project PowerBI, Teams)
- Strong ability to create and deliver presentation materials
- Understanding use of KanBan methodology
- Experience in SDLC Methodologies
- Must obtain and maintain necessary security clearance
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent client service by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
- Demonstrates ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
- Confidence in ability to work in a highly technical and changing work environment
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced, and changing environment
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction