Sr. Manager - PMO Governance

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Manager, Project Management Governance to lead the governance, standards, and continuous improvement of project management and project controls across the organization. This role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. You will drive enterprise-wide governance frameworks, oversee quality assurance and risk management practices, and lead a team of professionals to support operational excellence and long-term performance.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project management and project controls frameworks
• Oversee the development and adoption of standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Ensure governance documentation remains current, compliant, and aligned with best practice

• Govern stage gate processes, including reviews, evaluations, and recommendations
• Support development of project charters and business cases

• Lead audits and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance and identify risks
• Maintain and update QA plans and frameworks
• Ensure consistent application of regulatory and industry standards

• Lead and develop a specialized team, including subordinate managers and SMEs
• Set performance objectives, support career development, and drive workforce planning
• Oversee recruitment and build high‑performing, engaged teams

• Translate organizational strategy into actionable plans across teams
• Provide expert input into enterprise planning and decision‑making
• Manage budgets and provide financial guidance for medium‑ to long‑term priorities

• Build and influence relationships with senior leaders and external partners
• Represent the organization in industry forums, committees, and partnerships
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to drive alignment and decisions

• Lead risk identification, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety, operational integrity, and excellence

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science (Electrical, Industrial, or Process preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in project management or governance
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Experience in utilities or heavy industry (e.g., power, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing)

• PMP, AACE, PQS
• Lean, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, or similar methodologies

• Strong knowledge of project management, project controls, QA, and compliance frameworks
• Experience leading audits, risk assessments, and governance reviews
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in large‑scale industrial environments

• Proven ability to lead high‑performing technical teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills at senior levels
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities

• Hybrid work model with primarily office‑based work
• Occasional travel (approximately 15–25%) to project sites and partner locations
• Quarterly site visits; ability to work in industrial environments with PPE
• Flexibility to support critical milestones, including occasional evenings/weekends

• Play a key role shaping enterprise‑wide project governance and performance
• Lead impactful, high‑visibility initiatives
• Work with a collaborative leadership team and skilled professionals
• Contribute to safe, sustainable, and efficient infrastructure delivery

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