PMO Builder / Senior Project Manager
(Hybrid - Vancouver, BC)
Type: Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)
Lookign to hire Project Manager who has built or matured a PMO, not just led projects?
We're looking for a strategic, hands-on PMO builder to lead complex, cross-functional projects and help establish strong delivery practices within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment. This is more than a standard PM role - we need someone who can drive structure, governance, and delivery excellence across portfolios.
What You'll Do:
- Lead enterprise-wide, high-complexity projects, potentially multiple at once
- Manage matrixed teams across internal and vendor resources
- Ensure delivery of key artifacts: requirements, design docs, test plans, etc.
- Drive project governance, budget control, and compliance with contracting processes
- Develop and manage budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies
- Proactively manage change requests, ensuring alignment with scope and strategy
- Help define and mature PMO processes and tools
- Liaise with stakeholders across business, IT, and legal sectors
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of project management (or 7+ years of related experience in lieu of degree)
- Experience building or maturing a PMO, not just leading individual projects
- 5+ years in Agile/Waterfall project delivery, planning, and lifecycle tools
- Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams
- Solid experience with SDLC tools, testing, deployment, and release management
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of legal aid services or BC justice sector
- PMI certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Proficiency with MS Project, Planview, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel