Portfolio Management Office Manager

Rock it with BURNCO!!!

BURNCO is a rock-solid business supplying aggregate construction materials in Canada and the US. 

We have been supporting family values and building for the next generation for over a hundred years, and we need you to make the next hundred even better.  Be a part of moving our business out of the Flintstones era and into the age of the Jetsons.

Talented. Strategic. Responsive. Nimble. Flexible. Dynamic. Data & Technology Driven.

BURNCO has an incredible opportunity for a Portfolio Management Office Manager to based out of our corporate headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Director IT, Project Delivery, and closely collaborating with the senior leadership team, this role is pivotal in bolstering our IT delivery services and strategies. 

The PMO Manager will be responsible for guiding the IT-PMO and its associated processes. This position calls for strong collaboration with IT departments, business units, and project teams. It may involve working directly with stakeholders on specific assignments or initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

IT PMO Leadership – 70%

• Guide the ongoing IT PMO and successful implementation of the EPMO, encompassing all associated program and project management processes and governance structures.


• Lead the enhancement and adoption of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC), PMO processes, standards, tools, templates, and training vital for portfolio, program, and project management.


• Ensure Organization Change Management (OCM) practice is effectively applied within the PDLC


• Support the portfolio management process, actively participating in facilitating and supporting portfolio decision-making.


• Handle escalations from program and project teams, fostering seamless communication between stakeholders.


• Provide strategic guidance on IT and enterprise-wide projects, aligning with overarching business goals, with a focus on requirements management and quality assurance.


• Maintain high data quality through governance and management frameworks.


• Drive the adoption of project management methodologies, ensuring swift and efficient responses to changing requirements or priorities.


• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as directed.

 Operational Management & Business Analysis – 20%

• Lead and maintain the portfolio, including updating intake information and facilitating additional information collection.


• Manage project timelines, budgets, and interdependencies on assigned projects.


• Guide project delivery and business analysis teams, ensuring accuracy in requirements gathering and validation in accordance to PMO standards.


• Develop, maintain, and refine project management and business analysis tools, templates, and documentation library for organizational use.


• Work with IT Project Delivery and IT Finance to ensure portfolio budget is on track.

Collaboration & Team Engagement – 10%

• Cultivate partnerships within BURNCO IT teams, business operations across the organization to ensure IT PMO and allocated projects success.


• Provide training and support to project managers and team members on project management methodologies, tools, and processes.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the IT project management community.

REALITY OF THE JOB

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU

Experience

PMO

• Cumulative professional work experience of 15 years, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Portfolio and PMO roles with substantial communication experience to executive stakeholders.


• Demonstrated record to bridge IT and business units, emphasizing data analytics.


• Experience in collaborative and transformational roles within corporate environments


• Experience in the construction materials, concrete, or aggregate industry

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, or related discipline.


• Relevant PMO certifications would be considered an asset.


• MBA or related degree an asset

Competencies

• Resonates with BURNCO’s vision and consistently showcases a results-driven approach.


• Exceptional problem-solving acumen paired with organizational, and leadership skills.


• Demonstrates time-management mastery and impeccable prioritization capability.


• Exhibits stellar communication and presentation skill.


• Has an innate drive for continuous learning.


• Remains calm and composed when faced with pressure and unexpected changes.


• Excels in fostering client relationships and respects leadership insights and directives.


• Holds legal clearance for travel within Canada and the US


• Has a motivated, flexible, can-do driven attitude

COMPETITIVE SALARIES.....Worth it!

PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES.....Rock it!

GREAT BENEFITS.....You bet!

CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.....Absolutely!

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.....Always!

Since 1912, BURNCO has been supplying aggregate construction materials as a successful, family-run business based in Calgary. Over the last 110 years we have embraced innovative technology and new marketplaces while always maintaining the vision and values that were first introduced by our founder, James F. Burns. Today we continue our unwavering commitment to safety, our renewed focus on family leadership and our steady, dependable growth into the future. We look forward to having you join us on that journey.