Director, IT PMO (Project Management Office – Information Technology) – Hybrid

The IT PMO Director is responsible for governance demand management and the oversight of all technological projects within the organization. He/she ensures alignment between demand prioritization IT projects business priorities and the overall organizational strategy. This position plays a key role in optimizing resources improving project management processes and maximizing the value delivered through IT investments.

Primary Responsibilities

Governance and Strategy:

• Define and maintain the IT project portfolio governance framework

• Align the project and demand portfolio with business strategy and organizational objectives

• Prioritize demands based on added value risks and organizational capacity

• Establish and monitor PMO performance indicators (KPIs ROI expected benefits etc.)

Portfolio and Project Management:

• Oversee the entire IT project portfolio in terms of budget timelines risks quality and benefits

• Support project managers in the planning execution and closure of projects

• Implement and maintain project management tools methodologies and standards (Agile Waterfall Hybrid etc.)

• Manage inter-project dependencies and resolve cross-functional issues

Leadership and Coaching:

• Supervise train and motivate IT project managers and PMO analysts

• Foster a high-performing results-oriented project management culture

• Advise senior management on best practices and trends in IT portfolio management

Budgeting and Performance:

• Manage the overall budget for the IT project portfolio

• Produce performance reports profitability analyses and executive dashboards

• Identify opportunities to optimize costs and maximize benefits

Continuous Improvement:

• Assess PMO maturity and propose continuous improvement initiatives

• Update processes templates and tools in line with evolving needs

• Promote innovation and agility in IT project management

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Project Management or a related discipline or equivalent experience

• Masters degree in Management (MBA) or Information Technology is an asset

• Minimum of 810 years of experience in IT project and portfolio management

• Proven experience in establishing and leading an IT PMO

• Exposure to Agile DevOps Cloud and digital transformation environments

• Strong command of project management methodologies (PMBOK PRINCE2 Agile SAFe)

• In-depth knowledge of PMO tools (MS Project Jira Clarity Power BI etc.)

• Excellent analytical and budget management skills

• Inspiring leadership and strong political acumen

• Outstanding communication influencing and diplomacy skills

• Strategic mindset with a comprehensive understanding of IT and business issues

• Results-oriented rigorous and capable of managing complexity

• Bilingualism (English/French oral and written): bilingualism is a key requirement for this position as it enables effective collaboration with our diverse stakeholders

For more information please contact Ibrahima Amadou LY

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Why choose CIMA Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience 
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time