PMO Manager

Job Title: PMO Manager Location: Montreal Canada - Hybrid (3 days) We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to establish, lead, and optimize Project Management Office (PMO) practices across a portfolio of enterprise initiatives. This role will focus on governance, portfolio visibility, delivery standardization, and executive reporting to ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy and delivered efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise-level project portfolios, driving process improvements, and partnering with senior leadership to enhance delivery maturity. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the centralized PMO function across multiple projects and programs - Define and enforce project governance frameworks, standards, templates, and best practices - Oversee portfolio-level planning, prioritization, and reporting - Implement structured project intake, resource allocation, and demand management processes - Monitor project health, risks, issues, dependencies, and financial performance - Develop executive dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership review - Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and active project initiatives - Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) - Standardize tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms - Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive updates - Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking at portfolio level - Mentor and guide project managers to improve delivery performance Required Qualifications - 5+ years in a PMO leadership or governance role - Strong experience managing enterprise portfolios and cross-functional programs - Proven ability to create and implement PMO frameworks and delivery standards - Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery environments - Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills - Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, etc.) - Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, and portfolio reporting Preferred Qualifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification - Experience building or scaling a PMO from the ground up - Exposure to digital transformation or enterprise IT initiatives - Experience working in regulated or large enterprise environments