Transformation Risk and Advisory Tooling Manager

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada seeks an innovative Transformation Risk & Advisory Tooling Manager to lead onshore/offshore teams in designing, building, and deploying PMO tooling, dashboards, and automated workflows for enterprise-scale transformation programs.

Leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, Jira, Azure DevOps, and AI capabilities, you will translate executive reporting needs into intuitive, data-driven governance frameworks that enhance transparency and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), reporting tools, and project management ecosystems (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Proven track record leading large, complex transformations, standing up PMOs and conducting health checks.
• Consulting background with stakeholder management and sales support in advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Architecture & Automation: Lead design, build, and support of PMO tooling (Power Apps, Power Automate, dashboards) and integrate Jira, Confluence, ADO, and Power Platform.
• Executive Insights & Reporting: Define executive reporting needs and build automated governance packs covering status, RAID logs, dependencies, milestones, capacity, and financial performance.
• Data Standards & Governance: Establish data taxonomies, quality checks, and audit controls for reliable program reporting.
• PMO Capabilities & Rollout: Stand up modern PMO functions, deliver training, and drive change adoption.
• Practice Growth & Proposals: Contribute to business development with tech-enabled delivery models.
• Coaching & Continuous Improvement: Assess maturity, coach teams, and stay ahead of global tooling/AI trends.

Skills

Power Platform

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Executive communication

PMO leadership

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Platform reporting

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

On behalf of our client, a top-tier global advisory firm, our recruitment agency is seeking a innovative Transformation Risk & Advisory Tooling Manager. In this role, you will lead a blended onshore/offshore team to design, build, and deploy advanced PMO tooling, dashboards, and automated workflow solutions for enterprise-scale transformation programs. By combining deep project management methodology with modern technology—including Microsoft Power Platform, Jira, Azure DevOps, and emerging AI capabilities, you will translate executive reporting needs into intuitive, data-driven governance frameworks that enhance transparency and mitigate risk.

Advantages

• Cutting-Edge Focus: Drive the adoption of modern PMO technologies, workflow automation, and AI-enabled accelerators across high-profile client engagements.
• Global Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor diverse, high-performing onshore and offshore delivery teams.
• Permanent Stability: Full-time, permanent employment with a leading advisory practice.
• Executive Exposure: Work directly with senior executive leaders to shape reporting standards, decision frameworks, and program governance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Architecture & Automation: Lead the design, build, and support of PMO tooling (Power Apps, Power Automate, dashboards) and integrate multi-platform environments (Jira, Confluence, ADO, Power Platform) to streamline end-to-end traceability.
• Executive Insights & Reporting: Define executive reporting needs and build automated governance packs covering status, RAID logs, dependencies, milestones, capacity, and financial performance.
• Data Standards & Governance: Establish rigorous data taxonomies, quality checks, and audit controls to ensure high reliability in program reporting.
• PMO Capabilities & Rollout: Stand up modernized PMO functions—including benefits realization, QA, and document management—while delivering comprehensive user training and change adoption plans.
• Practice Growth & Proposals: Contribute to business development by crafting proposal responses and demonstrating tech-enabled delivery models to prospective clients.
• Coaching & Continuous Improvement: Assess client program maturity, coach delivery teams on best practices, and stay ahead of global trends in transformation tooling and AI.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), reporting tools, and project management ecosystems (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Transformation & PMO Background: Proven track record leading large, complex system transformations, standing up PMOs, and conducting program health checks and gateway reviews.
• Consulting Experience: Prior management consulting background with experience managing workstreams, managing diverse stakeholders, and supporting the sales cycle.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, MoR, or Benefits Realization certification is considered a strong asset.
• Methodologies & Skills: Deep understanding of SDLC (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), data governance, and exceptional communication skills for executive-level influencing.

Summary

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a tech-savvy program management leader looking to bridge the gap between traditional PMO governance and modern automation.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-converting; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment life"cycle of its workforce, including its there of.".

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.