Brandt Group of Companies is actively seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of IT Project Management to join our team at our Corporate Head Office in Regina, SK. This is a full-time, in-office leadership role.
The Director of IT Project Management is a key leadership role responsible for establishing, leading, and maturing the project management discipline within the Brandt IT department. You will build and mentor a team of project managers, creating a center of excellence that drives the successful and repeatable execution of projects across our technology portfolio. This role is pivotal in ensuring that IT initiatives, from major enterprise system implementations to critical infrastructure upgrades, are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with Brandt's strategic business goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Strategy & Standards:
-Architect, implement, and govern a standardized project management framework and methodology for the entire IT department.
*Leadership & Team Management:
-Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Project Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
*Portfolio & Project Execution:
-Manage the entire lifecycle of the IT project portfolio, from initial concept and strategic planning through to tactical execution and post-mortem analysis.
*Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
-Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business units, corporate departments, and key stakeholders to ensure project alignment with their needs.
Required Skills
*Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Required Experience
*A minimum of 10 years of direct experience in the IT project management field, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technology projects.
*Current and valid Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is highly preferred.