Project Management Officer (PMO)

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context:

The Project Management Officer (PMO) plays a key role in supporting project execution by implementing project management standards, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and optimizing project performance.

Missions/Main Duties:

• Project Governance and Standards:
• Develop, implement and maintain project management processes, methodologies and best practices.
• Facilitate project audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Tender phase and project handover:
• Collaborate with the tender sales manager to understand and document the key assumptions, constraints and strategic elements of the tender.
• Prepare and coordinate the project handover process to ensure a smooth transition from tender to execution, including the transmission of all relevant documentation, identified risks and decisions taken.
• Project planning and control:
• Help define project scope, objectives and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project risks and issues.
• Financial and Resource Management:
• Support budget planning and cost control activities.
• Assist in resource allocation to ensure adequate staffing of project teams.
• Reporting and performance monitoring:
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Profile/Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management or related field. PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) is an advantage.

Years of experience: At least 3 to 5 years' experience in project management, project coordination or PMO role.

Technical and personal skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, in French and English*
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a varied clientele, including both French and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs and communicating effectively in their preferred language.
• SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.