Team Lead, Project Management Office

Alberta Securities Commission

. Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to Project Managers .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCalgary • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading and developing PMO functions, project management practices, and governance compliance. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and project delivery performance monitoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Leading Complex IT ProjectsPMO Governance and Portfolio ManagementProject Management Training or CertificationAzure DevOps Portfolio ManagementCoaching and Mentoring Project Management Teams

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningScope ManagementSchedule ManagementFinancial TrackingBenefits TrackingStage-Gate ReviewsDelivery StandardsResource AllocationRisk MonitoringData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsPMO Reporting ToolsPortfolio Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2AgileScrumLean

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementDigital TransformationBusiness TransformationGovernance ComplianceMulti-Project Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to Project Managers
Coach and provide feedback on project management practices, governance and delivery planning
Lead team planning and coordination, including Project Manager assignments and workload balancing
Coordinate project intake, prioritization, resource allocation and capacity planning
Build relationships with stakeholders, sponsors and delivery partners as the primary operational liaison for PMO processes, reporting and project support
Develop PMO training, onboarding materials and guidance
Lead stage-gate and quality reviews assessing project readiness, deliverables and governance compliance
Implement and maintain PMO controls, standards, templates, reporting and portfolio management practices
Monitor delivery risks, control gaps, non-compliance and systemic trends; recommend corrective actions and escalate concerns
Coordinate PMO project intake and portfolio reporting, providing insights on resources, risks, delivery performance and trade-offs
Partner with Audit, Finance and Risk teams to support audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
Act as PMO business owner and power user for Azure DevOps Portfolio Management
Monitor data integrity across status updates, RAID logs, project financials, forecasts, schedules, dependencies, benefits tracking and reporting outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management or a related discipline
An equivalent combination of education and practical experience may be considered
12+ years of progressive experience leading or delivering complex IT projects, digital or business transformation initiatives, including establishing, maturing, or leading PMO functions across business and technology teams within a multi-project environment
A minimum three to four years of experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing project management or other professional delivery teams
Demonstrated skills in project planning, scope and schedule management, financial and benefits tracking, reporting, stage-gate reviews, and delivery standards
Knowledge of PMO governance, portfolio management, project controls, portfolio reporting, and approaches for embedding consistent project delivery
Experience leading or coordinating project management resources across multiple projects and priorities in a matrixed environment involving business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors and senior leaders
Effective leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Project management training or certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or Lean, is desirable
Experience with Azure DevOps project and portfolio management tools, reporting and dashboards is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100 per cent employer-paid benefits
Comprehensive health and dental
Travel insurance
Paid vacation time
Flex and sick days
Employee family assistance program
Transportation allowance
Generous flexible spending account
Professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training
ASC Social Club initiatives
Annual United Way Campaign
Hybrid work environment and flexibility