Head of Project Management Office
City of Thunder Bay
syndicatethunder bay, OntarioP7E1E6
Full Time
Government managers
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$147,473.66 - $173,498.46
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4/17/2026
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How You’ll Support the Team
In this role, you will:
• Establish and implement a corporate Project Management Office, including the development and implementation of city-wide project governance frameworks, standards, milestone reporting protocols, and risk oversight mechanisms to support major, complex, and partner-led initiatives across the organization.
• Provide enterprise-level strategic oversight and coordination for major Growth and corporate-wide projects requiring cross-departmental alignment, serving as the City’s central point of accountability for governance, readiness, and structured decision making.
• Establish and apply consistent readiness, governance, and risk-management expectations for major initiatives, including standardized business case and decision-support frameworks, with planning and land-use assumptions informed by Development Services.
• Support clear, integrated reporting to senior leadership, Standing Committees, and City Council on the status, risks, and decision points associated with major initiatives.
• Identify and escalate material financial, operational, reputational, or delivery risks to the Commissioner – Growth, ELT and City Manager, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain best practices for project management, execution, milestone tracking and project communications.
• Attend Standing Committee and City Council meetings as required, advising on matters related to major projects and Smart Growth Action Plan implementation.
• Provide leadership in establishing and advancing implementation plans for key actions in the Smart Growth Action Plan, working closely with the Commissioner, Senior Advisor – Growth, Director – Development Services, City Manager, and ELT.
• Lead the management of major City-enabled and partner-led initiatives that involve the strategic use of City land, Council-directed significant funding commitments, external partners, or long-term municipal exposure.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Here’s what will help you succeed as the Head of Project Management Office:
• Degree in business administration, public administration, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive management experience, preferably in a municipal government or public sector environment, with experience leading complex initiatives related to growth, infrastructure, land use, or major project implementation.
• Must possess at least one recognized professional designation (PMP or equivalent, P.Eng., RPP/MCIP, or comparable professional accreditation).
• Experience in complex project delivery, organizational leadership, and cross-departmental coordination within a public-sector environment.
• Proven track record in leading cross-sector partnerships and building collaborative networks with business, academia, and other stakeholders.
• Strong experience in government relations, particularly in working with senior levels of government to develop partnerships, secure funding and support initiatives aligned with Council priorities.
Apply today at www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-head-pmo and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.
