ARC'TERYX

Manager, PMO - Process Operations

ARC'TERYX$108K — $142K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, PMO or related fields.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects with a collaborative focus.
  • Strong foundation in project management principles and business process improvement.
  • Proficient in creating dashboards, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to document business processes and facilitate workshops effectively.
  • Experience navigating complex organizations and building relationships across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex cross-functional projects ensuring milestones and risks are effectively managed.
  • Support implementation and improvement of PMO governance frameworks and project management standards.
  • Prepare governance materials, project updates, and executive communications with senior leadership.
  • Drive project execution discipline through status reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Maintain project documentation standards and project management templates.
  • Build and maintain KPIs and reporting mechanisms to enhance project visibility.
  • Support change management by aligning stakeholders and facilitating process adoption.

Benefits

  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage with mental health support.
  • RRSP matching and eligibility for annual incentive plans.
  • Paid time off and wellness initiatives, including outdoor exploration days.
  • Parental leave top-up and support for new parents.
  • Professional development opportunities and employee discounts on gear.
Full Job Description
As the Manager, Process Operations - PMO, you play a critical role in advancing project governance, portfolio visibility, and delivery excellence across Arc'teryx's end-to-end Idea-to-Consumer (I2C) ecosystem. Working closely with the Senior Director, Process Operations - PMO, you help establish and operationalize the frameworks, tools, governance processes, and project management disciplines that drive transparency, accountability, and predictable execution across strategic initiatives. You partner with Product Creation, Merchandising, Regional Go-To-Market, Supply Chain, Product Data, Technology, Finance, and other key stakeholders to lead cross-functional initiatives, standardize project management practices, and improve organizational visibility into priorities, risks, dependencies, and milestones. Through this work, you help teams execute with greater consistency, alignment, and efficiency across the I2C value chain. As Arc'teryx continues to evolve its PMO capability, this role will be instrumental in building foundational project management standards, creating scalable operating practices, and supporting the implementation of governance frameworks and portfolio management processes that strengthen execution across the business. This role is based in our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. If you were a Manager, PMO - Process Operations, now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing: PMO Operations, Governance & Delivery Leading complex cross-functional projects across the I2C/GTM ecosystem, ensuring milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks are proactively managed and communicated. Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of PMO governance frameworks, project management standards, intake processes, and delivery methodologies. Partnering with the Senior Director to prepare governance forums, project reviews, portfolio updates, decision materials, and executive communications. Driving project execution discipline through consistent status reporting, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement. Facilitating project meetings, steering committees, and working sessions while ensuring clear ownership, decisions, and follow-through. PM Foundations & Business Process Infrastructure Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving project management templates, playbooks, RACI models, project plans, risk registers, and documentation standards. Supporting the creation of repeatable project delivery frameworks that enable teams to execute consistently across functions and initiative types. Documenting existing and future-state business processes, identifying opportunities to improve clarity, efficiency, and cross-functional alignment. Maintaining project repositories, documentation structures, and knowledge management tools to improve accessibility and organizational adoption. Portfolio Visibility, Reporting & KPI Management Building and maintaining project dashboards, KPI scorecards, and reporting mechanisms that improve visibility into portfolio health and execution performance. Monitoring project milestones, resource requirements, risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives. Producing clear and concise reporting for leadership audiences, highlighting progress, emerging risks, key decisions, and business impacts. Supporting the development of performance management frameworks that connect project execution to measurable business outcomes. Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Enablement Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Product Creation, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, Product Data, and Regional Go-To-Market. Supporting change management efforts by driving alignment, communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new processes and ways of working. Identifying opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve organizational effectiveness. Acting as a trusted partner to functional leaders by helping teams navigate ambiguity, manage priorities, and execute against key commitments. Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement Identifying opportunities to standardize workflows, project methodologies, governance processes, and operational practices across the I2C ecosystem. Supporting the development of PMO best practices and helping embed a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Contributing to the evolution of the PMO function by recommending improvements to tools, reporting, governance, and project delivery approaches. Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure processes, tools, and operating models scale alongside organizational growth. Are you our next, Manager, PMO - Process Operations? 3030You bring 5+ years of experience in project management, PMO, business operations, management consulting, process improvement, or related disciplines. 3030You bring experience leading complex cross-functional projects in environments where collaboration, influence, and execution are critical to success. 3030You have a strong foundation in project management principles, governance practices, and business process improvement methodologies. 3030You possess strong analytical capabilities and are comfortable translating data into meaningful insights, reporting, and recommendations. 3030You have experience building metrics, dashboards, KPIs, or reporting frameworks that improve operational visibility and decision making. 3030You are highly organized and can manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and timelines simultaneously without losing attention to detail. 3030You have exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills and can effectively tailor messaging to different audiences. 3030You have experience documenting business processes, facilitating workshops, and translating ambiguity into structured, actionable plans. 3030You are comfortable navigating complex organizations and building productive relationships across diverse functions and levels. 3030You are naturally curious and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working. 3030You demonstrate strong ownership and accountability and consistently follow through on commitments. 3030You thrive in environments where you are helping build new capabilities and establish structure where none previously existed. 3030You are equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively, knowing when to lead and when to support. 3030Experience within Product Creation, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail, Operations, Technology, or other Idea-to-Consumer functions is considered an asset. Compensation: The salary range for this role is CAD$108,000 - CAD$142,000 Total Rewards Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc'teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility. We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team. In addition to base pay, Arc'teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life: 3030Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 3030Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable. 3030Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore). 3030Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents. 3030Growth, community & gear- Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear). *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

About ARC'TERYX

ARC'TERYX is a Canadian outdoor clothing and sporting goods company founded in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1989. The company makes a wide range of high-end outdoor clothing, backpacks, and climbing gear. The company's products are sold in over 50 countries worldwide. ARC'TERYX is known for its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. ARC'TERYX is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, a Finnish sporting goods company.
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