Senior Manager - Engineering PMO

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of years of service forvac

Flexible remote work

Flexible group insurance plan withtele

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Retirement plan with company</

Bright offices surrounded by nature

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative seeks a seasoned Project Management leader to drive the PMO, governance, and portfolio execution across strategic capital initiatives. You will lead a team of Project Managers delivering a varied portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and executive reporting.

You will establish governance frameworks, optimize processes, and collaborate with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and mitigate risks while driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, operations management, supply chain, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in engineering, MBA, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in PMO leadership, program management, operations management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's PMO capabilities across governance, portfolio management, and execution excellence.
• Manage a team of Project Managers delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects.
• Establish and sustain project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and reporting processes.
• Drive portfolio visibility through dashboards, metrics, capacity planning, and executive reporting.
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources, mitigating risks.
• Champion continuous improvement and PMO maturity through tools and processes.
• Foster a high-performance culture via leadership, coaching, and change management.
• Balance near-term execution with long-term capability building.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline

Job description

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. Strategy sets direction, but focused and rigorous execution is what drives results. A structured environment that enables efficient delivery

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation


• Flexible remote work


• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services


• Employee assistance program


• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)


• Retirement plan with company contributions


• Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering a variety of services (free indoor parking, gym, daycare, etc.)

Salary scale 007: $118,000 to $147,500 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you will put into action: Lead the organization's Project Management Office (PMO) capabilities, driving governance, portfolio management, and execution excellence across strategic capital initiatives. Manage and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects. Provide leadership and oversight for complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise objectives. Establish, optimize, and sustain project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and reporting processes that enable consistent project delivery. Drive portfolio visibility through data-driven dashboards, performance metrics, capacity planning, and executive reporting. Partner with senior business and functional leaders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and remove execution barriers. Identify portfolio risks, resource constraints, and operational bottlenecks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to improve outcomes. Champion continuous improvement and PMO maturity by enhancing project management tools, processes, and organizational capabilities. Foster a high-performance culture through leadership, coaching, talent development, and change management. Balance near-term execution with long-term capability building to strengthen the organization's project delivery and operational excellence.

The profile that excels in execution: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required. Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, program management, PMO leadership, operations management, engineering, or related fields. Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and developing teams. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders and key stakeholders. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is considered a strong asset. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with a systems-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate complex business challenges. Demonstrated leadership capabilities, accountability, ability to influence without direct authority, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A role for those who deliver results through focused execution.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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