Regional Project Management Office Lead
Regional Project Management Office Lead
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Job Description
Help us build the future and well help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.
Our global network is made up of architects designers planners engineers and environmental scientists all working towards the same a team that brings inspirational architecture landscapes townscapes and places to our world and well provide you with unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for a Regional Project Management Office Lead (RPMOL). This role can be based in either Vancouver Calgary or Edmonton and will be approximately 50% dedicated to the responsibilities outlined below with a balance of 50% of the RPMOL time dedicated to chargeable project work.
This position reports to the Regional General Manager (RGM) with a dotted line to the Americas Project Management Office Lead and isresponsible for leading and governing a strong project management practice within the Region. This role ensures the Regions capability to manage and deliver all types of projects successfully achieving positive outcomes for clients and GHD in alignment with the Americas Project Management Office long-term strategy.
In an ever-changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
Were seeking curiosity those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change.
See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Leadership and Governance:
- Lead and govern the regional project management practice driving tangible improvements in project management maturity and the effectiveness of Project Directors (PDs) and Project Managers (PMs).
- Collaborate with the RGM and Americas PMO Leader to establish KPIs related to reducing project losses timely project reviews and advancing PM maturity.
- Ensure alignment and clarity for PDs and PMs with critical groups including:
- Engineering Design Organization (EDO)
- Project and Construction Management Service Line
- Global Delivery Strategy
Regional Processes:
- Provide leadership and oversight for key project management processes including:
- PD and PM roster management
- Performance assessments in partnership with Business Group Leaders (BGLs)
- Community engagement for PDs and PMs
- Participating in Tender Review Group (TRG)
- Independent project reviews for regional major or high-risk projects Portfolio reviews with ROMs BGLs and project leaders
Capability Development:
- Develop and implement regional tactics aligned with Americas PMO strategies to enhance project management practices focusing on:
- Career development and competency training
- Best practices and skills development
- GHD-required procedures tools and systems
- Collaborate with the Americas PMO Lead and RPMOLs to establish effective processes ensuring the alignment of PDs and PMs with the right projects for delivery excellence.
- Support BGLs in ensuring effective project management leadership is in place across all Business Groups.
Strategic Support and Operations:
- Provide support for strategic Americas-level project and client pursuits as needed.
- Ensure the effective operation of the regional PMO in alignment with Americas PMO including meeting the needs of the project management community and maintaining accountability for regional PMO performance.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering or science
- 10 years of strong project and client management experience with an engineering consulting firm.
- Proven experience in project delivery for environmental or engineering design across diverse markets/sectors including public and private clients.
- Familiarity with various delivery models (e.g. Consulting Assignments Design-Build Design-Bid-Build and EPCM)
- Experience in one or more of GHDs major markets: Water Energy and Resources Environment Property and Buildings and Transportation.
- Proven leadership and development of project management competencies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary range:$110000 - $183000 based on experience.
Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Employment Type
Contract
