{"id":5498,"date":"2026-03-13T11:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/systematix.com\/opportunity\/senior-program-manager-it-pmo-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:38:13","slug":"senior-program-manager-it-pmo-2","status":"publish","type":"opportunity","link":"https:\/\/systematix.com\/fr\/opportunity\/senior-program-manager-it-pmo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Program Manager \u2013 IT PMO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Systematix is currently seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Program Manager \u2013 IT PMO<\/strong> to support our client, a large Energy Utility on the Canadian East Coast.\u00a0 This role will be pivotal in developing and enhancing their enterprise IT Project Management Office (PMO).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>This is an embedded, full-time engagement. The successful candidate will be initially on-site at the client from day one, providing both strategic governance and hands-on delivery oversight across a portfolio of IT and operational technology initiatives.\u00a0 Remote or FIFO engagement will be considered for the ideal candidate.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>This is a competitive engagement in a high-visibility environment. The right candidate will need the executive presence and credibility to build trusted relationships with CIO and VP-level leadership quickly, while simultaneously standing up governance and stabilizing delivery. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>Atlantic Canada, the Energy vertical, and preferably within the Energy Utility market is a meaningful advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><strong>THE ROLE \u2013 Senior Program Manager \/ IT PMO Lead<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>As the Senior Program Manager \/ IT PMO Lead, you will support and enhance the day-to-day operation of the client&apos;s IT PMO and provide program-level leadership across their portfolio of technology and operational initiatives. You will be our most senior delivery resource embedded at the client \u2014 responsible for governance, standards, executive reporting, and hands-on program management of the highest-risk initiatives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>This is a player-coach role. You can build the governance framework and you carry the ball. You are equally comfortable presenting portfolio health to a steering committee as you are diving into a recovery plan for a troubled program.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>The client is in the middle of a significant technology and operational transformation, including grid modernization, a major system operator transition, and a growing portfolio of IT programs supporting a legislated 2030 clean energy mandate. The PMO you lead will be the IT delivery engine behind that transformation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and Enhance the IT PMO function \u2014 governance model, stage-gate process, portfolio reporting, and delivery standards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Provide program-level oversight across a portfolio of 20\u201340+ concurrent IT and operational technology initiatives<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Directly lead the most complex or highest-risk programs in the portfolio \u2014 not just oversee them<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Build and maintain portfolio health dashboards and executive reporting; provide leadership with honest, real-time delivery visibility<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Chair portfolio review meetings and steering committees \u2014 drive decisions, not just facilitate conversations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Partner with the CIO, VP Technology, and business unit sponsors to translate strategic priorities into governed delivery programs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Diagnose underperforming or at-risk projects; build and execute recovery plans<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Define and implement standardized PM methodology appropriate to each program type \u2014 PMBOK, Agile\/hybrid, or ITSM-aligned as needed<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Manage vendor and system integrator oversight across multiple concurrent delivery engagements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Assess existing client PM team capability; mentor and develop staff or identify resourcing gaps<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Ensure delivery alignment with the client&apos;s regulatory environment \u2014 costs, schedules, and outcomes carry public accountability<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/ul>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&apos;s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>10+ years of progressive IT program and project management experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Demonstrated experience leading or establishing an IT PMO \u2014 not just working within one<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Experience managing large delivery portfolios with multiple concurrent programs and competing priorities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Strong governance and framework design experience \u2014 intake, prioritization, stage-gate, risk management, and portfolio reporting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Experience presenting to CIO and VP-level leadership and steering committees<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Proven track record stabilizing underperforming or at-risk programs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Experience in managed services or outsourced delivery models<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Outstanding executive presence and communication \u2014 written, verbal, and in the room<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/ul>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atlantic Canada market experience preferred<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Regulated industry background \u2014 utilities, energy specifically preferred<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Utility sector IT experience \u2014 grid modernization, SCADA, AMI, ERP, or operational technology programs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>PMP certification \u2014 active and current (strongly preferred; PgMP a significant asset)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe) \u2014 asset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>ITIL Foundation or above \u2014 asset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Prosci or equivalent change management certification \u2014 asset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<li>Experience with enterprise PMO tooling \u2014 ServiceNow PPM, MS Project Online, Planview, or similar<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/ul>\n<p><strong>PAY DISCLOSURE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>Senior Program Manager (10\u201315 years&apos; experience): $120 \u2013 $145 per hour<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>PMO Lead \/ Principal (15+ years&apos; experience): $145 \u2013 $165 per hour<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>Compensation is commensurate with experience, seniority, and market conditions. Travel and accommodation covered for FIFO candidates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><strong>AI DISCLOSURE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of the recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><strong>ABOUT SYSTEMATIX<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>Systematix is one of Canada&apos;s largest privately owned national IT consulting and resourcing firms, delivering high-calibre technology talent and consulting solutions to government and private-sector clients across Canada for over 50 years. With 800+ consultants nationwide and a bedrock commitment to the organizations we serve, Systematix helps clients reach their fullest potential.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><strong>Systematix. Results Focused. 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