At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team overseeing technology projects and driving performance across a major potash initiative.
- Company: Join Brunel, a global leader in recruitment and workforce services with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Exciting career opportunities, global presence, and a commitment to your professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by aligning technology initiatives with business goals in a strategic role.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO leadership, project governance, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Brunel is currently seeking a PMO to join a major potash project on contract, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This role plays a key leadership function within the Technology team, overseeing a portfolio of projects supporting large-scale operations. As Lead PMO, you will be responsible for establishing and leading portfolio governance, driving performance visibility, and ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and broader business objectives. This is a strategic role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to optimize delivery outcomes across a complex portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team responsible for planning, monitoring, and governance of a portfolio of technology programs.
- Oversee the translation of business objectives into actionable portfolio plans and track delivery against commitments.
- Provide oversight of the technology project pipeline, including demand intake, prioritization, and execution planning.
- Ensure alignment of technology initiatives with asset and operational plans, including budget development and tracking.
- Oversee delivery of technology studies and evaluate new demand to support future project pipeline.
- Manage and monitor portfolio performance across scope, schedule, budget, and safety metrics.
- Drive cost management activities across both capital and operational budgets at the portfolio level.
- Identify and manage risks in alignment with established risk management frameworks.
- Engage and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote standardization, continuous improvement, and adoption of best practices across the portfolio.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading PMO or portfolio management teams within complex project environments.
- Strong background in project governance, portfolio strategy, and performance reporting.
- Experience overseeing both agile and waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, collaborative teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including interaction with senior leadership.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Experience in strategic decision-making and risk-informed planning.
- Ability to influence across complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of business context, operating models, and value drivers.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
- Post-secondary education in Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Project Management certification (e.g. PMP) preferred.
Technology PMO in Saskatoon employer: Brunel
Brunel is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals in the mining and heavy industry sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, all within the vibrant city of Vancouver. Our inclusive work culture fosters teamwork and safety, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to major capital projects while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
