Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
Waterloo / Ottawa / Toronto/ Ontario
Operations – Project Management Office /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!
Role Summary:
The Director, Project Management Office (PMO) will build and lead a new Project Management Office at Magnet Forensics. This role is critical in driving cross functional alignment, operational efficiency, and project execution across our global organization. As the Director, PMO you will build and scale our Project Management Office from the ground up which includes developing the structure, governance, tools and standards needed to ensure project success. In this role, you will lead a team of program and project managers.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
What you will accomplish:
PMO Establishment and Governance
· Design, develop, and implement the PMO structure and operational model
· Build and implement project governance, standardized processes, templates and tools
· Lead change management efforts related to the adoption of PMO standards across the organization
· Build the structure of roles within the PMO, the responsibilities and clear workflow
Metrics, Reporting and Planning
· Ensure Magnet’s project portfolio aligns with corporate strategy and capacity planning
· Set KPIs and track performance, ROI, and overall project health by creating a centralized reporting dashboard with status tracking and delivery milestones
· Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to support effectiveness
· Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement
· Set annual OKRs for your team and report on progress at monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews
Leadership and Strategy
· Oversee and prioritize project selection to ensure alignment to strategic objectives
· Build and lead a high performing team of project and program managers
· Foster a results driven and collaborative project culture
· Partner with leadership to align on strategic initiatives and prioritize projects across the organization
What we're looking for:
· 10+ years of project management experience in a tech or software environment
· 5 + years of experience leading or establishing a PMO or similar function
· Proven ability to set a clear direction for operational excellence and to drive transformational change
· Strong collaborator, and team player who can be hands on when required
· Demonstrated ability to build, grow, lead, and inspire a team
· Strategic thinker with solid problem-solving and decision-making methodologies
· Highly collaborative with an ability to influence within and across teams to align on strategic initiatives and challenge the status quo
· Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical users
· Ability to conceptualize, present, and sell ideas internally and externally
· Critical thinker with the ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems
· Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programs
· PMP considered an asset
We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.
The Most Important Thing
We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE Values in their previous experiences:
CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).
Compensation Range: MIN: $140,000 - MID: $200,000 - MAX: $240,000 Currency: CAD
Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:
- Generous time off policies
- Competitive compensation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Reward and recognition programs
- Employee committees & resource groups
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.
All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.
US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
