PMO Team Lead guiding complex IT and transformation project delivery for Alberta’s securities regulator. Leading Project Managers, governance, portfolio reporting and Azure DevOps PMO operations.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to Project Managers
Coach and provide feedback on project management practices, governance and delivery planning
Lead team planning and coordination, including Project Manager assignments and workload balancing
Coordinate project intake, prioritization, resource allocation and capacity planning
Build relationships with stakeholders, sponsors and delivery partners as the primary operational liaison for PMO processes, reporting and project support
Develop PMO training, onboarding materials and guidance
Lead stage-gate and quality reviews assessing project readiness, deliverables and governance compliance
Implement and maintain PMO controls, standards, templates, reporting and portfolio management practices
Monitor delivery risks, control gaps, non-compliance and systemic trends; recommend corrective actions and escalate concerns
Coordinate PMO project intake and portfolio reporting, providing insights on resources, risks, delivery performance and trade-offs
Partner with Audit, Finance and Risk teams to support audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
Act as PMO business owner and power user for Azure DevOps Portfolio Management
Monitor data integrity across status updates, RAID logs, project financials, forecasts, schedules, dependencies, benefits tracking and reporting outputs
Requirements
A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management or a related discipline
An equivalent combination of education and practical experience may be considered
12+ years of progressive experience leading or delivering complex IT projects, digital or business transformation initiatives, including establishing, maturing, or leading PMO functions across business and technology teams within a multi-project environment
A minimum three to four years of experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing project management or other professional delivery teams
Demonstrated skills in project planning, scope and schedule management, financial and benefits tracking, reporting, stage-gate reviews, and delivery standards
Knowledge of PMO governance, portfolio management, project controls, portfolio reporting, and approaches for embedding consistent project delivery
Experience leading or coordinating project management resources across multiple projects and priorities in a matrixed environment involving business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors and senior leaders
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