We're seeking an experienced Project Manager for our client in North Bay. As the Manager, PMO you'll play a key role in overseeing all shared services Project Management Office, ensuring that all PMO projects are prioritized, planned, and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
What We Offer:
- Location: North Bay, ON
- Salary Range: $107,172 - $126,074 /yr depending on experience
- Start Date: Mid August, 16-month contract.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage the PMO team.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.
- Ensure all project managers manage project budgets and financials.
- Manage the department budget and financials.
- Ensure optimal utilization of project management tools and software.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
- Assign projects and activities to project managers.
- Respond to service requests to initiate new projects or activities.
- Ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and strategies.
- Monitor project progress and performance, addressing any issues or risks.
- Develop and implement PMO policies, procedures, and standards.
- Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with PMO standards across all projects.
- Support the development and implement intake process to ensure strategic alignment and inform decision-making, monitoring, sustainment, and evaluation.
- Support the review and prioritization of projects, through consultation with Director and divisional leadership.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and members of senior leadership team.
- Facilitate project meetings and presentations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Advanced College Diploma in Business Administration, Information Technology or Project Management or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
- Certification in PROSCI, Quality Management, Risk Management and/or Lean Six Sigma is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management and Change Management, in a direct leadership role.
- Outstanding leadership experience and skills, including the ability to lead, manage and mentor a cross-functional, interdependent team of professionals.
- Experience in the execution and implementation of PMBOK and PROSCI principles.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast-paced environment in stressful situations.
- Experience working with senior level executives and multiple stakeholders.
- Advanced understanding of modern technology systems, hardware, apps, solutions, etc.
- Experience with project management tools and software such as MS Office Suite.
- Ability to set priorities, manage competing demands, demonstrate sound judgment and strong problem resolution skills.
Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-cantered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.
Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champion accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at
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