Director Project Management Office

The Director, PMO sits between the PMO Lead and the EVP, PMO, serving as the hands‑on delivery leader and governance anchor for complex, enterprise‑wide programs. This is not a purely administrative role. You'll be expected to understand system architecture, data flows, and delivery trade‑offs well enough to challenge vendors, guide technical teams, and translate decisions into clear executive recommendations.

You'll also personally lead the Finance System Replacement initiative, one of the organisation's highest‑priority transformation programs.

What You'll Be Doing PMO leadership and governance

Provide day‑to‑day leadership of the PMO, ensuring consistent application of methodology, governance, and delivery standards

Act as the primary escalation point for delivery risks, resourcing constraints, and cross‑team dependencies

Support the EVP in translating strategic priorities into executable programs and delivery roadmaps

Oversee CAPEX delivery in line with executive priorities and financial governance

Contribute to RFP processes, vendor selection, contract reviews, and delivery oversight

Technical delivery oversight

Provide technical oversight across complex implementations, including architecture, integrations, and data flows

Challenge vendors and delivery partners on scope assumptions, estimates, and solution design

Guide testing strategy, data migration, cutover planning, and post‑implementation stabilisation

Ensure non‑functional requirements, including security, performance, scalability, and auditability, are defined and addressed

Finance system replacement

Serve as project lead with end‑to‑end accountability for delivery

Define scope, roadmap, milestones, and success criteria with Finance leadership and implementation vendors

Lead executive and steering committee governance, risk management, and decision facilitation

Ensure effective change management, business readiness, and transition to operational ownership post‑go‑live

Stakeholder management and collaboration

Navigate complex, matrixed environments and influence without formal authority

Facilitate steering committees and executive‑level governance forums

Drive alignment across Finance, Software Development, Operations, Compliance, and external partners

What We're Looking For Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

7‑10+ years of progressive program management experience, including leadership of enterprise‑scale initiatives

Proven experience leading complex system implementations or replacements in finance, ERP, or core operational platforms

Strong understanding of system architecture, application models, data flows, and integrations

Experience managing project financials, budgets, CAPEX governance, and vendor performance

Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills

Preferred

PMP or equivalent certification

SQL and development background

Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery, Automated testing exposure

Financial reporting and reconciliation

What's In It For You

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 CAD annually (Final compensation will reflect the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications)

Hybrid work environment

Wellness spending account

RRSP matching

Minimum 3 weeks' vacation + generous sick and flex days

Clear pathways for vertical and horizontal growth, pursue what excites you

Inclusive, supportive leadership that genuinely invests in your success

MSH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out. We will work with you in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Ontario's Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, MSH confirms that artificial intelligence tools may be used in the recruitment and selection process for this position.

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