Senior Director – Project Management Office

Senior Director – Project Management Office

Markham, ON (Hybrid Opportunity)

An established and rapidly growing IT services organization is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director to join their Greater Toronto based organization. The incumbent leader will be tasked with leading enterprise-wide project delivery nationally. Nick Kanaan of Lock Search Group is currently engaged to find this new member of their leadership team. We are seeking a growth-minded executive who combines strategic leadership with operational discipline. The successful candidate will bring a history of building scalable processes, improving organizational performance, optimizing resource utilization, and driving financial results. They are a confident communicator who can align teams, influence stakeholders, and successfully execute complex initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on people, performance, and accountability.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping project delivery strategy, developing high-performing leaders, and driving continuous improvement across a complex, multi-disciplinary organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing visibility into portfolio performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing processes that support organizational growth and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building scalable systems, and has a proven track record leading large project teams through growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight for a national portfolio of complex projects, ensuring successful delivery across multiple regions, clients, and business units.
• Establish and drive consistent project governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, and operational standards across the organization.
• Align project priorities, schedules, resources, and business objectives to ensure predictable and scalable execution.
• Lead, develop, and mentor PMO and Implementation leadership teams, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define organizational structures, roles, and processes that support efficient project delivery and long-term growth.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity forecasting, and resource allocation to meet current and future business demands.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve productivity, utilization, scheduling effectiveness, and overall delivery performance.
• Drive financial results through strong oversight of project profitability, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin improvement.
• Manage relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and external partners to ensure quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Technical teams to support project scoping, planning, and seamless execution.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for critical project, operational, and customer issues, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction.
• Enhance project visibility and decision-making through performance reporting, KPI development, technology adoption, and data-driven insights.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business transformation initiatives, and organizational growth while leading teams through change and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of senior leadership experience leading project, program, or operational delivery functions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading large project organizations, PMOs, or multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Proven experience managing senior leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-site programs
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, profit margins, and operational performance.
• Experience implementing or improving project governance frameworks and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience utilizing ERP, PSA, or enterprise project management platforms.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, or related project management certification would be beneficial
• Experience supporting growth-oriented or mid-sized organizations undergoing expansion.
• Bilingual English/French communication skills are considered an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $150K-$170K base + Bonus
• Strong extended health benefits
• Hybrid work (once onboarding completed)

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building scalable systems, and has a proven track record leading large project teams through growth and transformation. If this sounds like you background and of interest, please send your resume to Nick Kanaan using the “Apply” button.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.