Senior Project Manager, PMO | Gestionnaire de projets principale, BGP

Nada Holdings, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its PMO. This role involves managing internal projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring project success in a remote environment. Candidates should have over 10 years of IT experience and a PMP certification. The role offers competitive compensation and emphasizes employee well-being with generous vacation and health benefits.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits plan

RRSP match with years of service

Work from home or hybrid

Company perks and social activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with IT applications.
• 5+ years as a project manager on IT projects.
• 2+ years holding a valid PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal IS and corporate projects.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure delivery success.
• Monitor and control project budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

University degree in computer science or business administration

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager, PMO

Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our PMO. This role reports to the Director, PMO and contributes to business operations by providing high‑level management and delivery of internal projects within the PMO services portfolio.

This role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. The position supports the PMO in maintaining process standards and governance across Professional Services and Internal IS/Corporate projects. This role will be remote based in Canada.

About Us

Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics.

If you are passionate about making an impact in an organization that’s committed to creating a sustainable future, consider joining our team!

A Day in the Life of a Senior Project Manager at Esri Canada

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Lead and manage internal IS and corporate projects from initiation through implementation.
  • Facilitate visioning sessions to define scope, priorities, timelines, and align on deliverables.
  • Perform business analysis during project initiation to identify preliminary requirements, assess feasibility, and define measurable success criteria.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams including business analysts, developers, sponsors, and executives to ensure alignment and delivery success.
  • Manage communications across departments and senior leadership to ensure transparency and support decision‑making.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor and control project budgets, resources, and schedules.
  • Maintain project data in Esri Canada’s professional services automation system.
  • Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using formal verification techniques.
  • Identify and mitigate risks proactively, presenting response plans to stakeholders.
  • Prepare and lead quality management planning and assurance activities.
  • Obtain stakeholder sign‑off on key deliverables.
  • Produce status updates and project control reports.
  • Apply change management strategies to overcome resistance, foster engagement, and ensure adoption.
  • Contribute to organizational readiness by supporting development and delivery of training programs, including creation and delivery of materials.
  • Oversee project close‑out activities and conduct lessons learned reviews.
• Governance, Standards & Reporting
  • Promote and enforce IT standards, PMI guidelines, and best practices for project management.
  • Ensure adherence to standard processes and governance in collaboration with Professional Services.
  • Conduct external Professional Services project monitoring and audit reviews.
  • Compile and distribute governance compliance, audit results, and project health results.
  • Support monitoring activities of various metrics for Professional Services (e.g., margin variance, risk trends, contingency analysis) to support continuous improvement.
  • Execute bid and project review activities (Risk Review, Initiation, Closure, Lessons Learned) in conjunction with the PMO Director.
• General Responsibilities
  • Participate collaboratively in the company Employee Development Program.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel at all levels representing the company in a professional manner at all times.
  • Actively participate in company, staff or individual one‑on‑one meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive co‑operation strategies within the company as well as other departments across the company.
  • Continuously contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
  • Conduct any general duties, specific job projects and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Director or Esri Canada management in a timely and professional manner.

What you bring to the team

• University degree in computer science, business administration or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 10+ years experience with IT applications.
• 5+ years as a project manager on IT projects, large‑scale corporate programs, or business development efforts—ideally within a professional services environment.
• 2+ years holding a valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.
• Proven expertise with project management tools, techniques, and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality project documentation and deliverables.

Additional Requirements

• Strong leadership, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with sound judgment and decision‑making capabilities.
• Skilled in delegation, time management, organization, and multitasking.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and lead complex initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience working with professional services automation systems.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex challenges and making informed decisions.
• Reliable team contributor with a history of balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects using both agile and waterfall methodologies.

Bonus points for this position

• Bilingual (English / French)
• Knowledge and experience with Esri products
• Risk management expertise
• Change management certification (PROSCI, ACMP or equivalent)

Compensation & Benefits

At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $100,200 to $119,400 annually determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

What Esri Canada offers you

We prioritize our employees’ well‑being and work‑life balance. Our benefits include:

• Work from home or hybrid work
• Generous paid time‑off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including: 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, 50 hours of paid‑time off for personal needs, 32 hours of summer time, winter holiday office closures.
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• RRSP match increasing with years of service
• Training and development programs for professional growth
• Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
• Company‑sponsored events and social activities
• Employee‑driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts and more.

Fluency in English is essential, as this role requires regular client communication and support in English‑speaking regions.

How to apply

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