Senior Director, Project Management

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Project Management to support the CEO and President/CFO in leading strategic initiatives and elevate project delivery across the company. This pivotal role is responsible for establishing, guiding, and optimizing our project management framework to ensure rigor while enabling agility and rapid growth. The ideal candidate will champion governance, executive-level reporting, and cross-functional communication to promote alignment and drive operational excellence.

• Serve as the key liaison between project teams, senior leadership, and departments.
• Support escalations and remove barriers to keep critical projects on track.
• Promote adoption of process automation, data-driven insights, and industry best practices.
• Ensure all programs and projects adhere to PMO standards, deliver expected benefits, and meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead regular project review meetings with internal teams and external partners.
• Establish governance mechanisms for prioritization, approvals, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in project methodologies and tools.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee planning and execution of high-impact initiatives across multiple entities ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement firm-wide project management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Work with Department Leads to produce annual SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) which outline deliverables and reporting guidelines
• Facilitate effective communication channels to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.
• Work with Department Leads to produce annual SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) which outline deliverables and reporting guidelines.
• Create and maintain robust reporting structures for project performance, financial impact, and operational KPIs.

Requirements

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

These are not tests of intelligence or experience, they simply help us understand how you work best.

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• High-level strategic thinking paired with strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.
• Deep expertise in project governance, risk management, and portfolio planning.
• A Cognitive Assessment (12-minute timed) to measure learning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management capabilities.
• Experience managing enterprise-level portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, or Agile/Scrum credentials (CSM, SAFe, etc.) are preferred.
• A Behavioural Assessment (5–10 minutes, untimed) to understand your work and communication style.

Benefits

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance