Strategic PMO Lead — Remote, Cross-Functional Programs

Senior Project Manager Job Location: Remote with flexibility to travel as required Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: $120,000-130,000 CAD annually Job Summary The Senior Project Manager, PMO is responsible for leading and delivering complex cross‑functional projects and strategic programs from initiation through to successful implementation and closure. This role partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, organizational change, and business transformation efforts. The Senior Project Manager will play a key role within the PMO by ensuring strong project governance, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and consistent execution practices across multiple concurrent initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities Partner with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop, define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives and enterprise‑wide programs Lead the full project lifecycle for complex operational and strategic initiatives, including scope development, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and project closure Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, risk registers, communication plans, and governance structures Facilitate collaboration across multiple departments to ensure alignment on priorities, deliverables, timelines, and business objectives Proactively identify project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints, while developing mitigation and contingency plans Drive accountability across project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance frameworks, documentation requirements, tools, and project management best practices Prepare and present executive‑level project updates, metrics, and status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders Support organizational change management efforts by driving stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies Contribute to the continuous improvement and maturity of PMO processes, methodologies, templates, and reporting practices Support prioritization and portfolio planning activities across the PMO, as required Knowledge and Skills Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale, cross‑functional projects in fast‑paced and evolving environments Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance high‑level business objectives and tactical execution Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities Proven ability to manage competing priorities, ambiguity, and changing business needs Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, budgeting, resource planning, and project delivery methodologies Experience driving organizational change and influencing stakeholders through complex initiatives Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills High degree of professionalism, accountability, and business acumen Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement mindset Knowledge of the cannabis industry or other highly regulated industries is considered an asset Education and Experience 8–10+ years of progressive experience in project and/or program management roles Proven experience leading complex, enterprise‑wide, cross‑functional initiatives Experience managing and operating within a formal PMO framework and governance structure Experience with organizational change management methodologies considered a strong asset Experience within manufacturing, operations, pharmaceutical, CPG, or regulated industries is considered an asset Experience with MS Project (and all other MS applications), Smartsheet, Lucidchart Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals. We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A‑Team with superpowers – and this is why we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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