Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR); Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR) is seeking a Manager, PMO in Toronto to lead a team of 6 IT Project Managers and drive delivery of complex, large-scale technology programs.

You will provide hands-on leadership, coaching and direction to ensure projects stay on track and meet objectives. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT project management, strong people leadership and a track record of managing budgets of several million dollars.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience.
• Proven experience leading a team of IT Project Managers.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar enterprise IT initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of IT Project Managers.
• Oversee delivery of large-scale enterprise IT projects on time and budget.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks and manage risks.
• Report progress, risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish delivery standards and governance across projects.
• Foster collaboration with business and technology leaders.

Skills

IT project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Portfolio tools

Job description

Position: Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: Between $160K and $170K
Job Type: Permanent
Posting Type: Open vacancy
Working Model: Onsite - 4 days per week currently, moving to 5 days onsite downtown

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) to lead a team of 6 IT Project Managers and drive the successful delivery of complex, large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.

In this role, you'll provide hands‑on leadership, coaching and direction to a team of Project Managers, ensuring projects remain on track, obstacles are addressed and delivery objectives are met. You'll play a key role in removing bottlenecks, managing competing priorities and supporting your team through complex project challenges.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, proven experience leading enterprise‑level IT projects and exceptional people management skills. You should be comfortable overseeing initiatives with significant budgets, ideally $5M+, while balancing strategic priorities with the day‑to‑day needs of your team.

Reporting to the Director of PMO, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where you can influence project delivery, develop talent and drive operational excellence across a large enterprise environment.

What You'll Own

• Lead, manage and develop a team of 6 IT Project Managers, providing ongoing coaching, mentorship and performance management.
• Oversee the delivery of large‑scale, complex enterprise IT projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, helping remove roadblocks, resolve bottlenecks and navigate competing priorities.
• Establish clear project delivery expectations, accountability and performance standards across the team.
• Monitor project portfolios, identifying delivery risks, dependencies, resource constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, issues and recommendations.
• Ensure effective project governance, reporting, financial oversight and risk management practices.
• Support Project Managers in developing project plans, managing budgets, allocating resources and maintaining delivery timelines.
• Drive consistency in project management methodologies, processes, tools and best practices.
• Proactively identify challenges impacting project delivery and implement solutions to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and high‑performing team environment.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure project priorities align with broader organizational goals.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in IT project management, enterprise technology delivery or a related field.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of IT Project Managers.
• Exceptional people leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Strong experience delivering large‑scale, complex enterprise IT projects, ideally with budgets of $5M+.
• A solid technical background with the ability to understand complex IT environments and technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and remove bottlenecks, resolve delivery challenges and keep projects moving forward.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management and financial oversight.
• Experience managing project portfolios, competing priorities, resources, timelines and budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, particularly in complex project environments.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on support for Project Managers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong Assets

• Experience overseeing enterprise IT project portfolios with multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of $5M-$10M+.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management designation.
• Experience within large, complex enterprise organizations.
• Experience implementing project management best practices, governance structures and process improvements.

Interested?

If you're an experienced IT Project Management leader who enjoys developing high‑performing teams, navigating complex enterprise initiatives and ensuring projects are delivered successfully, we'd love to hear from you.

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