Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading client to identify a dynamic and visionary Director of Project Management. This leader will play a key strategic role in establishing and overseeing an enterprise Project Management Center of Excellence, reporting directly to the SVP, IT. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the SVP, IT in establishing a robust center of excellence (CoE) for enterprise project management across the organization.</li><li>Define and implement project management standards, including developing criteria for certifications, success metrics, methodologies, and toolsets.</li><li>Create and lead a Project Management CoE that upskills project management practitioners and actively shares industry best practices.</li><li>Oversee compliance with enterprise project management policies and standards.</li><li>Manage project prioritization requests from business units to determine staffing, training, tools, and software needs to support company objectives.</li><li>Provide relevant data and analyses for executive leaders to evaluate which project proposals offer the highest strategic value and alignment.</li><li>Work closely with executives to define and communicate project priorities, implementation schedules, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Drive investment decisions in tools, processes, and workforce required for optimal project portfolio management, risk reviews, document controls, and training.</li><li>Set and review annual performance targets for team members, ensuring individuals and teams meet key objectives.</li><li>Delegate work to a team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Business Analysts, while defining clear team roles and operating models.</li><li>Mentor and line-manage project teams, actively supporting career growth and skills development.</li></ul>

Key Requirements:<ul><li>Expert-level knowledge of project and change management methodologies (e.g., Project/Portfolio Management Methodology).</li><li>Proven strategic thinker with a track record of balancing multiple objectives and deadlines at an enterprise level.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities: team mentorship, coaching, and technical knowledge transfer.</li><li>Skilled facilitator and negotiator, capable of building strong relationships with executives and technical stakeholders.</li><li>Resilient, resourceful, and solution-oriented.</li><li>Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline.</li><li>Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project management and/or leadership roles in product, service, or solutions-focused companies.</li><li>Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of operations, project processes, and project management tools.</li></ul>This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

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Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000.00 - 135000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading client to identify a dynamic and visionary Director of Project Management. This leader will play a key strategic role in establishing and overseeing an enterprise Project Management Center of Excellence, reporting directly to the SVP, IT. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the SVP, IT in establishing a robust center of excellence (CoE) for enterprise project management across the organization.</li><li>Define and implement project management standards, including developing criteria for certifications, success metrics, methodologies, and toolsets.</li><li>Create and lead a Project Management CoE that upskills project management practitioners and actively shares industry best practices.</li><li>Oversee compliance with enterprise project management policies and standards.</li><li>Manage project prioritization requests from business units to determine staffing, training, tools, and software needs to support company objectives.</li><li>Provide relevant data and analyses for executive leaders to evaluate which project proposals offer the highest strategic value and alignment.</li><li>Work closely with executives to define and communicate project priorities, implementation schedules, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Drive investment decisions in tools, processes, and workforce required for optimal project portfolio management, risk reviews, document controls, and training.</li><li>Set and review annual performance targets for team members, ensuring individuals and teams meet key objectives.</li><li>Delegate work to a team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Business Analysts, while defining clear team roles and operating models.</li><li>Mentor and line-manage project teams, actively supporting career growth and skills development.</li></ul>
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