Manager, Pmo Jobs

Group Description

At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.

Role Summary

The Project Management Office function has the mandate to provide cross enterprise project / program visibility; deliver standard project management methodology and business analysis, tools and resources for consistent and quality project execution; deliver qualified PMBA resources for initiatives as required; provide education and development for PMBAs across Global IT, and link to related activities such as Organizational Change Management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Development & Management

• Executes an appropriate sourcing strategy combining internal as well as capacity on demand resources within region
• Works closely with other members of Global IT and the BRM community to ensure the PMO is delivering on the needs of the organization
• Recruit, supervise and lead the PMO NA team to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction
• Provides coaching and mentoring for NA team members to help them achieve individual effectiveness
• Manages the P&L and Budget for the North American PMO team

PMO Standards / Tools / Templates

• Train and educate both PMO members as well as external PMBAs regarding these standards / tools / templates
• Supports establishing governance mechanisms for successful project / program delivery
• Supports the development and implementation of Magna Global IT Project Management & Business Analysis methodologies, tools and templates

Portfolio Management

• Supports the implementation and continuous improvement of an appropriately sized Portfolio Management program, using this to deliver analysis and status reporting on the portfolio within region
• Work closely with the BRM organization (NEED) and the Enterprise Architecture organization (PLAN) to help mature Magna’s Portfolio Management activities
• Supports the delivery of capabilities to identify, prioritize, manage, monitor, and assess the status of all relevant IT projects across the organization

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven skills in sharing information and expertise with others; delivering solutions, influencing, and root cause problem solving
• Demonstrated hands-on, collaborative approach; works well in a team
• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving & interpersonal skills
• Strong English communication skills
• Experience influencing the business leaders, balancing drive for continuous improvement with respect for local company culture and processes
• Strong Project Management / Business Analysis skills

Knowledge and Education

• Prosci certification an asset
• CAPM, PMP or equivalent certification
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related discipline is required

Work Experience

• Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to make presentations to senior management and other senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of business analysis and requirements gathering
• Exposure to Enterprise Architecture projects an asset
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices around project management
• Negotiation skills and political acuity
• Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience managing IT projects with cross-functional stakeholders from IT and business groups
• Supervisory Experience an asset
• Exposure to Organizational Change Management projects an asset

Additional Information

For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.

Regular overnight travel 10-25% of the time.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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