PMO Project Manager

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What You’ll Do:
As PMO Manager for the Americas, you will oversee the management of one or more energy projects, reporting to the Head of PMO. You will lead project processes and the PMO team, working closely with Business Unit project teams and shared services to ensure successful implementation of project management tools and processes throughout all project stages. Your responsibilities include administering the PMO, supporting consistent project execution and reporting, and upholding Northland’s strong health and safety culture.
This role is based in Toronto and requires working from the corporate office at least four days a week under our hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Support the Head of PMO in developing and implementing project management strategies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and teams.
• Act as a key interface between project teams and senior management by providing clear insights into project performance (e.g., schedule, cost and risk).
• Monitor project performance and identify emerging risks or deviations, working with project teams to develop mitigation actions where required.
• Serve as PMO Manager for projects in various stages of development and execution ensuring that project controls, reporting, and governance processes effectively support project delivery.
• Conduct project reviews and audits for PMO compliance.
• Work with the project and PMO team(s) to continuously improve PMO processes, reporting structures, and tools.
• Capture lessons learned and support the integration of these, to enhance the project management lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings and incorporate team feedback into planning.
• Collect and analyze project data in collaboration with other functions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting records
• Train and support team members on PMO tools and processes.

Who You Are:

• Structured and pragmatic: You bring structure to complex environments while keeping a practical mindset focused on enabling project delivery.
• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Analytical: You are comfortable working with project data and translating it into clear insights that support decision-making.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure the accuracy and quality of your work.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours, after all you will be working alongside colleagues in other countries.
• Eager and adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and are comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a highly fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• A strong communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.
• A problem-solver and decision-maker: You proactively identify hurdles and obstacles in your end-goal and don’t shy away from working collaboratively and making decisions on how to solve these issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.  A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in project management.
• Experience in leading projects and project teams.
• Solid understanding of core project management disciplines, including schedule management, cost control, risk management, and project reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with project data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Proficient knowledge and use of project management software and tools.  Experience with Primavera is preferred.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

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Pay Range:

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

 

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