Project Management Office Coordinator

Company Description

A Canadian leader in architecture and design, Lemay has experienced dramatic growth and exciting transformation over the past few years.

At Lemay, we believe in the unique value of design to create open and meaningful spaces to grow. We are committed to approaching every design problem with curiosity, invention, and a generous spirit to uncover hidden opportunity. We are a transdisciplinary team of change-makers creating planet-friendly spaces for people and their communities.

We are proud of our team's diversity in ethnicity, culture, religion, indigenous status, sexual orientation, physical limitations, gender identity and age. We are committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all members of our team so that everyone feels respected and valued.

Our main goal is to design generous spaces that create meaningful impact.

Job Description

Are you recognized by your colleagues for your strong sense of organization and thirst for continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a creative environment and wish to put your entrepreneurial instincts to good use? Do you have both practical and theoretical experiences managing major projects? Then you might be the PMO Coordinator we are searching for to join Lemay's Project Management Office.

What you will accomplish with us:

• Ensure that all Lemay projects respect the Lemay PMO's standards;
• Monitor project compliance with Global Project Life Cycle and business rules;
• Validate initial project planning with project managers and directors;
• Support project data entry using Lemay's project management tools;
• Promote the adoption of project management tools;
• Facilitate the implementation of a standard PM methodology;
• Monitor project's health indicators (CPI, SPI, margin variation, ratios) and report any issues, deviations and risks throughout the project;
• Ensure that a recovery action plan is put in place for review by the PMO to address project variance and mitigate risk;
• Support monthly project review meeting and ensure lessons learned are shared with the PMO;
• Support and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure a healthy project management;
• Support the Market/Region Directors;
• Participate in PMO initiatives related to strategy implementation and continuous improvement.
• Support Project Managers and Projects Directors, on project documentation, follow up on scope.
• Contribute for constant support on schedules, allocations updates.
• Organize, and document project meetings
• Facilitate communications with stakeholders (internal and external) by providing admin support and data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, administration or architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a field related to architecture (interior design, urbanism, urban planning, engineering or construction).
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (strong asset).
• PMP certification or graduate studies in project management (strong asset).
• Long-term vision & passion for continuous improvement.
• Team spirit, ability to rally stakeholders around business decisions.
• Ability to mobilize leadership.
• Critical thinking & rigour.
• Excellent communication skills in both French & English as you'll have to interact with different parties across Canada.

Additional Information

Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance) as of day one (1) and a $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP).
• Telemedicine platform.
• Payment of membership fees to your professional association.
• A minimum of three (3) weeks' vacation.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Hybrid policy.
• Social activities throughout the year.
• Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy).
• Onboarding paired with a colleague.
• Gym in some offices.
• Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.