PMO Manager

Sapiens; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a PMO Manager to lead a geographically distributed team and drive operational excellence in project management. You will oversee project tracking, manage finances, and enhance reporting to align projects with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong financial acumen, and a preferred PMP certification. This position allows for remote work within Canada.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PMO or project management roles.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L and SaaS metrics.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a geographically distributed PMO team.
• Oversee project tracking, scheduling, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for executive visibility.
• Promote efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

PMBOK

PPM Tools

Waterfall

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Sciforma

Jira

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PMO Manager

Location: Remote - Canada

The PMO Manager will lead a team of Project Management Officers (PMOs) across North America both onshore and offshore to drive operational excellence, resource optimization, and financial transparency. This role is pivotal in aligning project execution with strategic business goals by standardizing processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, analytical rigor, and hands-on project governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Strategy: Manage and mentor a geographically distributed PMO team.
• Drive consistency in resource and process management across business units.
• Participate in strategic and budgetary planning processes.
• Project Governance & Reporting: Oversee project tracking, scheduling, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for executive visibility.
• Ensure compliance with contract SLAs and internal standards.
• Define and track KPIs such as project delivery timelines, budget variance, and resource utilization.
• Lead FMPR (Financial Monthly Project Review) for strategic accounts.
• Prepare and consolidate pricing signoff for potential opportunity.
• Financial Management: Prepare financial forecasts, track plan vs. actuals, and analyze project P&L.
• Coordinate with Finance on invoicing, revenue recognition, and budget control.
• Support pricing and SOW development for new projects.
• Operational Excellence: Promote efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements.
• Lead capacity planning, utilization tracking, and resource allocation.
• Support operational tools and systems including Sciforma, SAP, and MS Project.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with business unit heads, HR, Finance, and domain managers.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 68 years of experience in PMO or project management roles.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L and SaaS metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Familiarity with Sciforma, Jira, SAP and other enterprise systems (advantageous).
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Program Management, PMBOK, PPM Tools, Waterfall, Project Server, Project Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, SDLC

About Sapiens

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE : SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers compensation, and life insurance including reinsurance, financial & compliance data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

At Sapiens we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger and more innovative. We are committed to creating a culture where every individual is valued and can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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