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This is not a “manage the templates” role - you will be closely engaged in project dynamics, spot risks others miss, step in when the team is struggling, bringing clarity and momentum to project delivery.\nIf you are looking for a rewarding career, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and want to be part of a strong, well-established PMO focused on delivery, then this is the role for you!\nAbout the Role\nProject Delivery and Quality Assurance\nEnsure disciplined and effective project delivery by following the established PMO methodology and Project Management best practices.\nActively oversee all IT projects from initiation to closure, inclusive of project objectives, budget, schedule and risks. When projects drift, get directly involved: diagnose root causes, define corrective actions and risk mitigations with Project Managers, and drive them through to resolution.\nRemove barriers/blockers, provide guidance and direction in complex project scenarios to ensure projects are moving forward.\nTrack project interdependencies and portfolio-level risks, coordinate the response, ensuring corrective actions are identified, planned and implemented.\nMentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators on Project Management best practices. As a subject matter expert, provide practical advice on various aspects of project delivery, including stakeholder management, communication, planning, budgeting, scope and procurement management.\nSupport executive-level governance forums with decision-quality information. Be a trusted advisor to the PMO Director, senior and executive leaders, business stakeholders.\nAssess project artifacts for completeness, accuracy, and readiness for project gating.\nWorking closely with PMO Administration team, provide input into project management standards, guidelines, and templates, (e.g., related to IT projects, Steering Committee meetings and executive reviews).\nPeople Management\nManage all Project Managers and Project Coordinators within the IT Division (FTEs and contractors).\nPartner with Project Managers and PCs to develop annual goals and ensure team members are progressing as planned.\nEncourage a spirit of collaboration, commitment, and trust.\nContribute to workforce capability planning and skills development within PMO. Support our Talent Acquisition team with PMO related recruiting efforts.\nAccountability and Commitments\nGuide team members to ensure alignment on commitments made as part of project execution.\nReview and contribute to Procurement documents (RFx), Service Agreements, Statements of Work to establish project expectations and delivery baselines for system integrators and third-party vendors as applicable.\nWhere required, hold project stakeholders - both internal and external to the organization - to their commitments.\nWork with team to make sure status reports are accurate, timely and suitable for presentation at the executive level.\nRequired Skills\nMinimum of 5 years of coaching/leadership experience\nMinimum of 7 years of project management experience\nChange Management experience\nExperience with PMI Project Management methodology and Agile delivery. Experience working in a hybrid and/or Product-centric environment.\nProgram management skills and experience, and significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application.\nExceptional leadership and team building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate PM staff.\nExcellent analytical, strategic conceptual planning and execution skills.\nEffective influencing and negotiation skills, strong ability to gain cooperation, trust and support at the executive level (e.g., Project Steering Committees).\nPreferred Skills\nMS Project and MS Project Server Experience\nProfessional designation (CSM, PMP, SAFe Agilist or SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager) is preferred.\nDeep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how they may be applied to the enterprise to drive digital business.\nWe offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including:\nHealth/Dental Benefits\nAccess to an Employee & Family Assistance Program\na Defined Benefit Pension\nDiscounts on products and services via Workperks.\nThere is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…\nJoin an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.\nWe foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.\nPlease submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nThe LCBO collects and uses the personal information you provide under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the sole purpose of processing your job application. When you click “Apply with LinkedIn” you are agreeing to share your information with our service providers engaged by us in connection with recruitment and human resources related activities.\nIf you have any questions concerning the LCBO’s collection and use of personal information, please contact the Freedom of Information and Privacy Office.\nWork Hours:\n36.25Union / Non-Union:\nNon-UnionJob Posting End Date:\nNovember 24, 2026The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6703,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Wholesale","Spirits & Distilled Beverages","Wine & Winemaking"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-10T19:05:55Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":23,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T23:01:09Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":125881,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lcbo-senior-manager-pmo","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lcbo-senior-manager-pmo.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T23:01:09Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":976,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1797447},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1797447"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Flcbo-senior-manager-pmo"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Flcbo-senior-manager-pmo"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Flcbo-senior-manager-pmo"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/lcbo-senior-manager-pmo\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Flcbo-senior-manager-pmo"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4032575}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"lcbo.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4032575},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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