Director,Project Management Office Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Management

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All About The Role

Director, Project Management Office
Full-Time;
Permanent
Date Posted:
June 23, 2026

Who we are…

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 116-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15 day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events.

In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.

At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values:
Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community.

The Director, Project Management Office is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the PNE’s Project Management Office and advancing projects aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities and HP-PNE Master Plan. Working under the direction of the Vice President, Facilities, Maintenance & Master Plan Projects, this role provides strategic leadership and oversight to support the successful planning and delivery of projects across the organization.

Why join our Team?

Exhilarating and fun-loving culture
Flexible work environment
Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more
Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food Stands
Competitive compensation package
Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!

What will you do this year?

In your role as Director, PMO, your primary accountabilities will be to:

Provide overall leadership to the PNE’s Project Management Office(PMO).
Develop and implement strategic vision for the PMO that is in alignment with PNE strategic plans, corporate priorities, HP-PNE Master Plan and other organizational objectives.
Work with the department VP and collaborate with all stakeholders in advancing the Master Plan visions.
Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the PMO team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and manage the organization's capital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and resource optimization.
Develop a corporate project management framework to standardize policies, procedures and tools used to deliver projects at the PNE.
Work with teams across the organization to implement and monitor project management tools. Conduct training on project management best practices and fundamentals.
Plan projects in detail. Clearly identify project charter, scope, budget and schedule as well as project risks, project organization and project management approach.
Develop RFPs, coordinate procurement processes and supervise consultants as required.
Optimize resource allocation and utilization across projects to maximize efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with department heads to identify and address resource gaps or constraints.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Provide guidance on risk mitigation and contingency planning.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for project performance and monitor/report on these metrics regularly.
Foster effective communication between project teams,…

Director, Project Management Office