Manager, PMO

1 month ago

Aurora, Ontario, Canada Magna Full time
About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

About the Role

The Project Management Office function has the mandate to provide cross enterprise project / program visibility; deliver standard project management methodology and business analysis, tools and resources for consistent and quality project execution; deliver qualified PMBA resources for initiatives as required; provide education and development for PMBAs across Global IT, and link to related activities such as Organizational Change Management.

Regular travel: up to 25% of the time.

Your Responsibilities
  • Team Development & Management
    • Recruit, supervise and lead the PMO NA team to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction
    • Provides coaching and mentoring for NA team members to help them achieve individual effectiveness
    • Manages the P&L and Budget for the north American PMO team
    • Works closely with other members of Global IT and the BRM community to ensure the PMO is delivering on the needs of the organization
    • Executes an appropriate sourcing strategy combining internal as well as capacity on demand resources within region
  • PMO Standards / Tools / Templates
    • Supports the development and implementation of Magna Global IT Project Management & Business Analysis methodologies, tools and templates
    • Train and educate both PMO members as well as external PMBAs regarding these standards / tools / templates
    • Supports establishing governance mechanisms for successful project / program delivery
  • Portfolio Management
    • Work closely with the BRM organization (NEED) and the Enterprise Architecture organization (PLAN) to help mature Magna's Portfolio Management activities
    • Supports the delivery of capabilities to identify, prioritize, manage, monitor, and assess the status of all relevant IT projects across the organization
    • Supports the implementation and continuous improvement of an appropriately sized Portfolio Management program, using this to deliver analysis and status reporting on the portfolio within region
Who we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related discipline is required
  • CAPM, PMP or equivalent certification
  • Prosci certification an asset
Your preferred qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years' progressive experience managing IT projects with cross-functional stakeholders from IT and business groups
  • Supervisory experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices around project management
  • Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of business analysis and requirements gathering
  • Negotiation skills and political acuity
  • Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to make presentations to senior management and other senior stakeholders
  • Exposure to Enterprise Architecture projects an asset
  • Exposure to Organizational Change Management projects an asset
  • Strong Project Management / Business Analysis skills
  • Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving & interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated hands-on, collaborative approach; works well in a team
  • Proven skills in sharing information and expertise with others; delivering solutions, influencing, and root cause problem solving
  • Experience influencing the business leaders, balancing drive for continuous improvement with respect for local company culture and processes
  • Strong English communication skills
What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic global team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.

Site Benefits

We offer attractive benefits (e.g. discretionary performance bonus, employee profit participation program, etc.) and a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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