Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

Moment Factory; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multimedia company seeks a PMO Manager to ensure project management consistency across various business units. The role involves training project managers, optimizing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in creative environments. Perks include group insurance, wellness accounts, and personalized training plans.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Wellness account

$110 inspiration account

Free access to telemedicine

5 paid sick days

Personalized training plan

Daily meals at $7

Employee wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management community of practice.
• Collaborate on improving tools and processes for project evaluation.
• Supervise coordination and assignment activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Trello

Confluence

Wrike

Job description

A WORD ABOUT US

We come from many different places, but what unites us is our passion. At Moment Factory, each new project is a blank page awaiting the creativity and talent of our whole team, no matter the individual responsibilities, roles, or fields. Our desire to innovate, to take risks, and to learn from our mistakes and from each other is what allows us to create collective projects that go above and beyond. Today, thanks to a team of 420 creative minds, we have been able to create immersive multimedia environments for artists, museums, airports, brands, theme parks and events, as well as our signature shows. No matter the canvas – be it film, lighting, multimedia architecture, sound design, special effects, or interactive projects – the thirst for experimentation and innovation is at the core of our DNA.

YOUR ROLE

The position holder is responsible for the consistency and compliance of project management processes across the PMO, which influences various business units, offices, and the company’s center of expertise. The PMO Manager mobilizes and supports the training of project managers to ensure the successful delivery of projects and smooth execution of internal and external operations and assignments. They propose improvements to project management for business units. They ensure the effective integration of project management experts and actively contribute to their ongoing training. They work closely with various stakeholders (MF School, the Original and Custom Experiences teams, the Center of Expertise, and international offices) to ensure transparency and to seek common solutions to global challenges.

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

• Participate in developing, approving, and implementing administrative and operational procedures to ensure efficient and effective management of resources (project managers and coordinators) across business units;
• Help define project management best practices and related systems, mobilizing resources to implement these practices to optimize project management processes at MF;
• Lead the project management community of practice (Project Managers and Coordinators)
• Collaborate on improving tools and processes for evaluating and validating development proposals (Confetti Book, Internal Gates, Pipedrive, etc.);
• Ensure project management activities align with the strategic plan and priorities of MF;
• Supervise coordination and assignment (casting) activities and team;
• Collaborate in developing and implementing tools for tracking and communicating project performance (dashboards);
• Actively participate in onboarding, integrating, and training all new project management hires;
• Propose and develop training with MF School tailored to personal and corporate needs;
• Suggest ways to stimulate and optimize the achievement of annual goals; recommend skill development plans if necessary;
• Assist in managing the career development of project managers;
• Act as an ambassador promoting project management practices within the company; maintain a pool of diverse, versatile, and inventive talent, and take a proactive approach to the recruitment needs of business units;
• Work closely with project leads to ensure smooth and consistent management of project production and communication across departments;
• Contribute to annual check-ins for all project managers and coordinators.

YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to the role: project management, arts, design, architecture, scenography, or multimedia environment;
• Over 7 years of relevant experience in project management, ideally in a creative environment in the entertainment, multimedia, or related content and technology industries;
• Proven experience leading, supervising, and motivating a multidisciplinary team;
• Knowledge of all stages of multimedia production and a solid understanding of multimedia technology (sound, lighting, projection, video, scenography);
• Experience in interactive production is an asset;
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Keynote, etc.) and various project management software (Smartsheet, Trello, Confluence, etc.), with Wrike being a significant asset;
• PMP certification is an asset.

YOUR QUALITIES

• Strong interest in management, optimization, and management tools;
• Dynamic individual with strong leadership and a positive attitude;
• Excellent team player;
• Autonomous, proactive, adaptable, with strong organizational skills;
• Shows initiative, creativity, and open-mindedness;
• Excellent prioritization skills;
• Strong professional ethics;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

SOME PERKS THAT COME WITH WORKING AT MF

• Group insurance benefits for you and your family.
• Wellness account allowing you to claim personal expenses up to $250 per year .
• $110 inspiration account.
• Free access to Dialogue telemedicine service, to quickly respond to your health concerns and those of your family.
• 5 paid sick days per year.
• Personalized training and skills development plan through the MF School .
• Daily meals at a cost of $7, snacks and coffee available at all times.
• MF Life Department, a catalyst for employee wellness initiatives (physical, mental health, social activities, etc.).

If you think this position is for you, we invite you to apply now. Unfortunately, we will not be able to follow up with each candidate, so we will only contact the selected individuals. Thank you for considering a career at Moment Factory. We are looking forward to meeting you!Your resume will be read by Billy, our technical recruiter.