Project Manager -PMO

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our PMO and lead the planning, execution, and delivery of manufacturing and capital projects. You will partner with Operations Leadership to provide project oversight, governance, financial management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing knowledge, a track record of managing complex capital projects, and exceptional analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Engineering, PM, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated manufacturing/industrial capital project experience.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, KPI development, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through closeout following PMO governance.
• Develop charters, execution plans, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Manufacturing Leadership.
• Provide executive reporting and KPI dashboards using Excel/Power BI.
• Facilitate transition to operational ownership and handover.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

KPI development

Forecasting

Budgeting

Executive reporting

Leadership

Influence & cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/PM/Operations

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Project controls software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Management Office

(PMO) and lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of manufacturing and

capital projects. This role will oversee projects ranging from facility improvements and manufacturing line installations to operational readiness and strategic business initiatives. The

successful candidate will serve as a key partner to Operations Leadership, providing

project oversight, governance, financial management, reporting, and cross-functional

Coordination. The ideal candidate combines proven project management expertise, strong

manufacturing experience, and exceptional analytical capabilities.

• Lead and manage projects from initiation through closeout following PMO governance
• standards and project management best practices.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and stakeholder
• Develop project charters, execution plans, communication plans, risk registers, and
• Drive accountability across internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while aligning with organizational priorities.
• Manufacturing & Operational Readiness
• Coordinate project activities within manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Support manufacturing line installations, equipment implementation, commissioning,
• and startup activities.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to
• ensure seamless implementation and handover.
• Facilitate transition from project execution to operational ownership.

Capital Budget & Data Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial
• reporting.
• Utilize advanced Excel, Power BI, and project controls tools to deliver KPI dashboards
• and executive reporting.
• Analyze project performance data, trends, risks, schedule metrics, and cost
• performance.
• Lead variance analysis and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Engineering, Finance, Procurement,
• Manufacturing Leadership, and Executive Management.
• Prepare executive dashboards, milestone reviews, risk assessments, and progress
• reports.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify project risks, constraints, and roadblocks.
• Lead mitigation planning and structured change management activities.
• Escalate critical issues with actionable recommendations and recovery plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project
• Management, Construction Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated manufacturing experience within a manufacturing, industrial,
• production, engineering, or manufacturing capital projects environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, KPI development, forecasting, budgeting, and
• executive reporting.
• Experience managing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a formal PMO environment.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience with Power BI, PPM platforms, ERP systems, and project controls software.
• Greenfield manufacturing facility construction or expansion projects.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, data-driven Project Manager who thrives in a

PMO environment. They possess strong manufacturing knowledge, project leadership

capabilities, and analytical skills. They are comfortable translating complex project data into

actionable business insights while successfully leading diverse stakeholders toward project