Description

Reporting to the Director of Project Services, the PMO Manager will work closely with the Director to establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO) at Rising Edge Group, focusing on improving project execution across business units and regions. This role develops and maintains project governance frameworks, facilitates cross‑functional alignment, and ensures consistent, successful delivery of projects. The PMO Manager evaluates the current state, collaborates with departments and regions to identify process differences, leads the standardization of practices, and ensures all projects follow the proper StageGate process, while equipping teams with tools, templates, and resources needed to deliver work effectively.

The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing the PMO structure, driving continuous improvement, governance, enablement, cross‑functional alignment, coaching, and reporting across the project portfolio.

• Define and implement PMO structure, standards, and tools for consistent project execution.
• Evaluate current project delivery practices, identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, approve, and continuously review project management processes.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks aligned with corporate goals.
• Ensure projects follow full StageGate process with appropriate approvals.
• Conduct routine audits to monitor compliance and support corrective actions.
• Oversee portfolio health by tracking schedule, cost, scope, and risk indicators.
• Provide teams with up‑to‑date tools, templates, and resources for planning and execution.
• Serve as central point of contact for PMO systems and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot workflow issues and remove barriers to consistent delivery.
• Lead onboarding and support for new project staff (PMs, coordinators, field roles).
• Partner with department and regional leaders to document process variations.
• Coordinate alignment across Project Management, Field, Controls, Procurement, etc.
• Drive process standardization while considering regional execution realities.
• Coach project managers and teams on PMO standards, workflows, and tools.
• Organize training and development focused on project execution and controls.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Consolidate portfolio reporting to provide performance trends, KPIs, resource needs, and risk exposure.
• Integrate field‑based performance data into executive‑level reporting.
• Maintain visibility into project pipeline to support strategic planning and resourcing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or a related field, with a master’s degree and PMP certification preferred. They bring 8‑10 years of project management experience, including 3‑5 years leading a PMO and at least 5 years on high‑voltage construction or EPC projects, and possess strong skills in methodology development, governance, portfolio and risk management, leadership, communication, and analytical tools.

• Own documentation, change management, and version control of PMO processes.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or related field; master’s degree and PMP certification preferred.
• Possess 8‑10 years of project management experience, including 3‑5 years in PMO leadership.
• Have at least 5 years experience on high‑voltage construction or EPC projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong expertise in governance, portfolio and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in analyzing project data to provide actionable insights.
• Proven track record of driving organizational change and building stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

Rising Edge Group offers an extended healthcare plan covering medical, disability, dental and vision, paid time off, training and development, an employee assistance program, and a group RRSP or 401K.

• Extended healthcare plan (medical, disability, dental, vision).
• Paid time off.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program (counseling).
• Group RRSP or 401K.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance