Director, Project Delivery Office

MatchBox Consulting Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Director to build and lead a fully functional Project Delivery Office. This strategic role involves establishing project delivery governance and standards to enhance project performance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, along with a strong leadership background in engineering and construction environments. This role focuses on continuous improvement in project delivery processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capacity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience within engineering and/or construction environments.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior management or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven experience standing up or transforming a Project Delivery Office or similar enterprise function.

Responsibilities

• Build, launch, and lead a centralized Project Delivery Office that supports projects from pursuit through construction.
• Establish and embed project delivery governance, standards, and frameworks across the organization.
• Develop and execute a PDO roadmap that clearly demonstrates value, outcomes, and ROI.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership capabilities

Governance development

Project delivery frameworks

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is sourcing on behalf of our client. This strategic leadership role is responsible for building and leading a fully functional Project Delivery Office, establishing organization-wide project delivery governance, standards, and capability across all stages of projects from pursuits through construction. The Director will develop and execute a clear PDO build-out roadmap that demonstrates measurable return on investment, improves project performance and quality, and delivers business value, while providing enterprise leadership in project standards, risk management, portfolio governance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, launch, and lead a centralized Project Delivery Office that supports projects from pursuit through construction
• Establish and embed project delivery governance, standards, and frameworks across the organization
• Develop and execute a PDO roadmap that clearly demonstrates value, outcomes, and ROI
• Lead portfolio sequencing and prioritization to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and capacity
• Strengthen project management capability across teams through standards, guidance, and support
• Oversee quality, audit, risk management, and benefits-realization practices
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery processes, tools, and systems
• Act as a senior leader and trusted partner across the business, fostering collaboration and alignment
• Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders on vision, progress, risks, and outcomes
• Navigate complex discussions and resolve conflicts while keeping teams focused on shared goals

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience within engineering and/or construction environments
• Minimum 10 years in a senior management or equivalent leadership role
• Proven experience standing up or transforming a Project Delivery Office or similar enterprise function
• Demonstrated experience developing project governance, standards, and delivery frameworks
• Experience managing large-scale project programs and portfolios
• Strong background in creating business requirements, project plans, schedules, and delivery materials

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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