Expert Advisor in PMO

Country/Region:  CA
Field:  Project Management
Location: 

Montreal, CA

Type of Contract:  Permanent
Level of experience:  10-15 years
Job number: 

About SYSTRA Canada

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.

SYSTRA Canada (formerly CANARAIL Consultants) is an engineering and consulting firm, mainly dedicated to the transportation of people and goods.

Imagine and implement the safest, most efficient and most economical tailor-made transport solutions: this is what guides us on a daily basis. Thanks to the know-how of our 10,200 experts, we are involved in all phases of transport projects: preliminary and design studies, construction phases, tests and commissioning, operation and maintenance.

Our engineers work with passion to give people around the world the ability to move freely every day. These are men and women who put all their business expertise and their human qualities at the service of transforming the world through innovative means of transport.

Join them and let's invent tomorrow's transport solutions together.

SYSTRA's ambition is to be the reference in terms of transport solutions and an opinion leader in terms of mobility.

 

Role and responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the Project Management Expert Manager, the incumbent will have the

objective of building a project management office for our client and will be responsible for:

  • Support and advise management on project management
  • Design, develop and propose to management the appropriate strategies which will allow the establishment of a methodological benchmark and a framework for developing project management skills according to international standards
  • Research, recommend and implement best practices in project management.

 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or mechanical, electrical, civil or industrial engineering. Asset: Master's degree in project management, PMP certification

Years of experience: Min 8 years of experience in setting up the standards and procedures of a project management office / ‘PMO’. Experience in the field of transportation or construction (An asset)

Technical competencies:

  • Very good knowledge of project management concepts and standards, including those of the Project Management Institute (PMI);
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite;
  • French

 

Employment terms and conditions

Contract nature: Permanent with Systra Canada and contractual (12 to 18 months) with the client

Location: Montreal – Québec - Canada - Hybrid

Division: Transit

Reports to: Head of department

Remuneration: According to profile

Note:

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.