Senior Project Manager - PMO Lead

MMIST; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision aerial delivery and recovery systems seeks a Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead) in Ottawa. This role involves overseeing PMO operations including governance and project standardization, leading project managers, and ensuring successful project delivery aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a PMO framework creating and maintaining processes.
• Strong background in project and program management methodologies.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers within the PMO structure.
• Implement PMO policies, processes, and methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, meeting quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Education

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP, Prince2, etc.)

Job description

Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead)

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems, including the Sherpa family of GPS-guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development and operation of the MMIST Project Management Office (PMO) in Ottawa.

What will you be doing?

The Senior Project Manager (PMO Lead) will be responsible for the operation of a centralized structure overseeing project governance, standardization, and strategic alignment across all project management activities. The role is still a hands-on project management position where you will lead challenging projects but will have fewer projects assigned to balance workload of PMO operations.

1. PMO implementation, strategy, and roadmap for the PMO organization aligned with MMIST's goals.
2. Define and iterate on PMO policies, processes, methodologies, tools, and templates for project management.
3. Standardize project governance practices across all teams to ensure consistency in execution.
4. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency.
5. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers and Technical Program Managers within the PMO structure.
6. Provide guidance on project planning, execution, risk management, scope control, resource allocation, and issue resolution.
7. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the PMO team.
8. Oversee the management of multiple projects within the portfolio to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
9. Monitor project performance using earned value metrics and other KPIs to track progress against goals.
10. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards while adhering to contractual requirements.
11. Facilitate resource planning across projects to optimize allocation and utilization.
12. Lead the weekly Project Review Meeting, focusing on critical issues and decisions. Provide status updates via email and leverage system dashboards.
13. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, regulations, and industry best practices in all project activities.
14. Lead audits related to project management processes and drive corrective actions as needed.
15. Implement risk assessment frameworks to proactively identify potential issues across the portfolio.

What do we need from you?

1. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP, Prince2, etc.).
2. Proven experience working within a PMO framework, ideally with experience in creating and maintaining processes and policies.
3. Strong background in project and program management methodologies.
4. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on project leadership.
5. Experience managing technical or engineering projects is preferred.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If information provided during security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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