Senior Manager, Project Management Talent & Resources
$140,000–$160,000 year
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Architect and maintain the enterprise resource capacity model for the PMO, forecasting future talent needs based on the technology roadmap. Match Project Managers and Technology Portfolio Managers to specific initiatives, balancing project complexity and skill sets with individual career goals. Act as the direct line manager for the pool of Project Managers and Portfolio Managers, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and compensation planning. Coach team members on advanced stakeholder management, technical delivery strategies, agile methodologies, and portfolio governance. Lead the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of top-tier PM and Portfolio Management talent to scale the team effectively. Monitor and report on team utilization, burnout risks, and allocation health, using data to justify future hiring requests. Partner with PMO leadership to refine resource request workflows, resource management tools, and onboarding frameworks. Foster a collaborative culture by championing knowledge sharing, standardizing delivery toolkits, and establishing a unified delivery community. Bridge the gap between business demand and delivery capability for the Toronto Stock Exchange. Hybrid schedule (2-3 days/week in office) with a salary range of 140,000-160,000 CAD.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience within a PMO environment
- at least 3+ years explicitly spent managing, coaching, or heavily influencing the allocation of senior-level personnel
- senior-level personnel of more than 20 people
- Proven track record of direct people management
- genuine passion for mentorship
- career development
- building inclusive, high-performing teams
- Deep understanding of Project Management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall)
- Portfolio Management principles
- Exceptional communication skills
- ability to say 'no' constructively
- manage senior executive expectations
- navigate complex matrixed organizational structures
- Hands-on experience with modern Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) and resource allocation software
- Jira Align
- Smartsheet
- Planview
- Asana
- Monday.com
- Must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located
Desired Qualifications
- 2 - 3 days/week in the office
- based in Toronto, ON
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