Project Specialist

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Project Specialist for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will support project governance and performance tracking while managing PMO dashboards. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in a PMO role, and experience with project management tools like MS Project and Jira. This role demands strong data analysis skills and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a PMO or project support role.
• Solid data analysis and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with strategic portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Support project governance and performance tracking.
• Consolidate and maintain PMO dashboards.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

BI tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Project Specialist.

About the team:

From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.

About the job:

• Support project governance, reporting, and performance tracking across the organization; ensure that all projects align with strategic objectives and follow standardized processes with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, improve visibility, and support decision-making at the executive level.

• Track project milestones and key deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic KPIs.

• Consolidate and maintain PMO dashboards, project documentation, and reporting packages.

• Conduct data analysis on project performance and generate executive-level reports.

• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including project managers, department heads, and executives.

• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.

• Support portfolio management activities such as project intake, prioritization, and resource planning.

• Support the development and optimization of PMO frameworks, tools, and standards, promote adherence to PMO methodologies and foster a culture of transparency and accountability.

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in a PMO or enterprise project support role with strong knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

• Solid data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools.

• Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.

• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with strategic portfolio management or organizational transformation projects.

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification is an asset.