Project Management Office Coordinator (PMO)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a field related to architecture (interior design, urbanism, urban planning, engineering or construction).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A Canadian leader in architecture and design operating in a context of sustained growth and transformation.
We believe in the power of design to create meaningful, sustainable environments where people and communities can thrive. We approach each project with curiosity, rigor, and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
Our goal: to design spaces that have a positive and lasting impact.
Job Description
Are you recognized by your colleagues for your strong sense of organization and thirst for continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a creative environment and wish to put your entrepreneurial instincts to good use? Do you have both practical and theoretical experiences managing major projects? Then you might be the PMO Coordinator we are searching for to join Lemay’s Project Management Office.
What you will accomplish with us:
What you’ll need
Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:
We believe in the power of design to create meaningful, sustainable environments where people and communities can thrive. We approach each project with curiosity, rigor, and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
Our goal: to design spaces that have a positive and lasting impact.
Job Description
Are you recognized by your colleagues for your strong sense of organization and thirst for continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a creative environment and wish to put your entrepreneurial instincts to good use? Do you have both practical and theoretical experiences managing major projects? Then you might be the PMO Coordinator we are searching for to join Lemay’s Project Management Office.
What you will accomplish with us:
- Ensure that all Lemay projects respect the Lemay PMO’s standards.
- Monitor project compliance with Global Project Life Cycle and business rules.
- Validate initial project planning with project managers and directors.
- Support project data entry using Lemay’s project management tools.
- Promote the adoption of project management tools.
- Facilitate the implementation of a standard PM methodology.
- Monitor project’s health indicators (CPI, SPI, margin variation, ratios) and report any issues, deviations and risks throughout the project.
- Ensure that a recovery action plan is put in place for review by the PMO to address project variance and mitigate risk.
- Support monthly project review meeting and ensure lessons learned are shared with the PMO.
- Support and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure a healthy project management.
- Support the Market/Region Directors.
- Participate in PMO initiatives related to strategy implementation and continuous improvement.
- Support Project Managers and Projects Directors, on project documentation, follow up on scope.
- Contribute for constant support on schedules, allocations updates.
- Organize, and document project meetings.
- Facilitate communications with stakeholders (internal and external) by providing admin support and data entry.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, administration or architecture.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a field related to architecture (interior design, urbanism, urban planning, engineering or construction).
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (strong asset).
- PMP certification or graduate studies in project management (strong asset).
- Long-term vision & passion for continuous improvement.
- Team spirit, ability to rally stakeholders around business decisions.
- Ability to mobilize leadership.
- Critical thinking & rigour.
- Excellent communication skills in both French & English as you’ll have to interact with different parties across Canada.
Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance) as of day one (1) and a $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP).
- Telemedicine platform.
- Payment of membership fees to your professional association.
- Minimum three (3) weeks' vacation.
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Hybrid work policy requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week in the office.
- Social activities throughout the year.
- Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy).
- Onboarding paired with a colleague.
- Gym in some offices.
- Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Ensure projects comply with PMO standards and the project life cycle, validate plans, monitor performance indicators, and identify risks and deviations. Support project managers and directors with recovery planning, documentation, schedules, resource allocation, meetings, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in business administration, administration, or architecture and at least five years of project management experience are required, preferably in architecture, design, planning, engineering, or construction. Strong French and English communication skills are required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience and PMP certification or graduate studies in project management are strong assets.
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- PMO Standards Compliance
- Project Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Project Recovery Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Project Documentation
- Schedule Management
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Meeting Facilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Group Health and Dental Insurance
- Health and Wellness Spending Account
- RRSP/DPSP
- Telemedicine
- Professional Association Membership Fees
- Minimum Three Weeks of Vacation
- Holiday Office Closure
- Hybrid Work
- Social Activities
- Internal Training
- Onboarding Support
- Gym Access at Some Offices
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
- Art & Design
- Construction
Keywords
- Project Management Office
- PMO
- Project Management
- Global Project Life Cycle
- Project Planning
- Project Management Tools
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- PMP
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Health Indicators
- Cost Performance Index
- Schedule Performance Index
- Margin Variation
- Risk Mitigation
- Recovery Action Plan
- Lessons Learned
- Project Documentation
- Scope Management
- Schedule Management
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Urban Planning
- Engineering
- Construction
- French
- English