Project Management Office Team Lead

The City of Calgary

$104K — $131K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, with Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in project delivery with portfolio oversight and process improvement.
  • Preferred experience in establishing and leading a Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Experience in a large, complex organization with staff leadership and performance management.
  • Skilled in coordinating cross-functional work involving people, process, and technology.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment and build strong partnerships.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, report writing, negotiation, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the HR Project Management Office, establishing structure and governance across the HR project portfolio.
  • Maintain governance frameworks and processes for HR projects, including prioritization and decision-making.
  • Manage and optimize the HR project portfolio with effective resource planning.
  • Ensure project management standards and tools are defined and implemented across HR projects.
  • Monitor and report on portfolio statuses, risks, dependencies, and milestones to leadership.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to project managers and teams to enhance delivery outcomes.
  • Collaborate with HR and corporate teams to align and support project priorities.
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance project delivery consistency and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options, including potential work-from-home arrangements.
  • Standard 35-hour work week with a unique scheduling arrangement (1 day off in a 3 week cycle).
  • Support for continuous improvement and professional development.
Full Job Description
As a Project Management Office Team Lead, you will lead the Human Resources (HR) Project Management Office, which brings structure, consistency, and clear oversight to a portfolio of HR projects. You will help set priorities, strengthen governance, support project managers and teams, and improve how project work is planned, tracked, and delivered across HR. Primary duties include:
  • Lead and oversee the Human Resources Project Management Office, establishing structure, consistency, and clear governance across the HR project portfolio.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks and processes for HR projects, including intake, prioritization, decision making, escalation and regular governance forums.
  • Manage and optimize the HR project portfolio, including resource planning and decision support to enable effective delivery.
  • Define and ensure project management standards, practices and tools to promote quality and a unified approach across HR projects.
  • Monitor and report on portfolio status, risks, dependencies, and milestones, ensuring clear and timely communication to leadership.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to project managers, consultants, and cross-functional teams to strengthen delivery outcomes.
  • Partner with HR and corporate teams to align priorities and to support consistent, effective project delivery.
  • Identify and implement practical improvements to strengthen project delivery, consistency and overall results.


Qualifications

  • A degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field combined with a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Preference will be given to applicants with a specialization in Project Management.
  • At least 8 years of progressive experience in project delivery, including portfolio oversight and process improvement.
  • Experience establishing, leading, or enhancing a Project Management Office (PMO) is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a large, complex organization leading staff, setting priorities, coaching, and performance management.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional work involving people, process, and technology.
  • The ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment and build strong working partnerships.
  • Strong skills in communication, facilitation, report writing, negotiation, and change management.
  • Sound judgment and a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Pre-employment Requirements

  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.


Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information
  • Business Unit: Human Resources
  • Union: Exempt
  • Position Type: 1 Permanent
  • Compensation: Level P3 $104,938 - 131,172 per annum
  • Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
  • Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
  • Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
  • Audience: Internal/External
  • Apply By: July 16, 2026
  • Job ID: 314810

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