About the roleWe are looking for a seasoned Project Practice Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping how projects and programs are governed across our IT portfolio. This is a high-visibility, senior-level position that sits at the intersection of governance, strategy, and delivery - working closely with project managers, portfolio leaders, and executive sponsors to ensure our projects are compliant, well-managed, and set up for success. As our organization evolves toward a Product delivery model, you will be instrumental in adapting our governance framework to support both Waterfall and Agile/SAFe methodologies - making this an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on driving meaningful change.
What you'll do here: Governance & Compliance
- Ensure program and project compliance with internal and external compliance regulations and standards
- Maintain and update IT project governance policies, processes and standards documentation and guidelines
- Ensure the Project Management Framework remains compliant with current regulations while proactively anticipating and adapting to regulatory changes
Project & Risk Oversight
- Monitor project risks, track the implementation of mitigation measures, and follow up to ensure timely resolution
- Provide portfolio sponsors with a summarized view of program and project delivery health using available data and dashboards
- Identify and connect interdependencies across initiatives to ensure governance strategies are aligned and coherent
Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide hands-on advice and support to project managers and project teams on governance standards and project management best practices
- Advise Executive Sponsors by synthesizing complex program and project delivery health into clear, concise, and actionable insights
- Drive strategic collaboration by facilitating workshops and developing executive-level materials (e.g., IT Program Risk Heatmap, senior leadership presentations)
Governance Framework Evolution
- Lead and shape the governance practice by driving continuous improvement initiatives that optimize project management processes
- Evolve the governance framework to support multiple delivery methodologies (Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, and Product model)
- Champion major governance uplift initiatives, setting direction and influencing outcomes at a program level
- Contribute to the simplification of project artifacts across the project lifecycle and transition to operations
What you bring to the table:- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project compliance, project management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile/SAFe frameworks
- Demonstrated experience advising and presenting to senior executives and stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, strategic narratives
- Proven ability to develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and standards in a large, complex organization
- Experience managing and monitoring project risks and driving mitigation strategies
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops and cross-functional discussions
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint - able to craft polished, high-impact executive presentations
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using dashboards and data to tell compelling delivery health stories
- Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
- No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Bilingualism. Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
Nice to Have
- PMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI
- Experience supporting a Waterfall-to-Product model transition
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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.
