Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
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Job Title: Director, Project Management Office (PMO) Job Type: On-Site | Cambridge, ON Compensation: $215,000 - $240,000 Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days Get to Know Us: Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, The United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength. The Position: The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading and continuously improving the organization’s project delivery function across all nuclear and automation projects. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. What You'll be doing: PMO Leadership & Strategy Provide overall leadership and accountability for the PMO, including structure, performance, and continuous improvement. Establish and execute the PMO strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth plans, and customer expectations. Develop and maintain scalable project management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and best practices suited to custom automation projects. Build a high-performance, customer-focused project delivery culture. Project Delivery Oversight Oversee the full lifecycle of critical projects, from kickoff through design, build, installation, and customer acceptance. Ensure consistent execution of project governance, including scope management, scheduling, cost control, risk mitigation, and change management. Monitor project portfolio performance, including schedule adherence, margin performance, and customer satisfaction. Intervene as needed on critical or at-risk projects to ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary escalation point for major project issues internally and with customers. Partner with cross-functional leaders (Engineering, Tool Room, Supply Chain, Applications, Sales, Service) to ensure seamless project execution. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and key external stakeholders. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, and PMO staff. Establish clear performance expectations, and accountability across the team. Recruit, train, and retain top project management talent. Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For: 10+ years of experience in project/program management, ideally in custom automation, or engineered-to-order environments. 5+ years in a leadership role managing PMO or project teams. Deep understanding of complex, multi-disciplinary project environments (mechanical, electrical, controls integration). Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management. Expertise in project management methodologies (PMI, Agile where applicable, hybrid models). Proven ability to manage large, complex project portfolios. Strategic thinker with strong execution focus. High accountability, resilience, and decision-making capability in fast-paced environments. Why Join Us: Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities. Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name - to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.
Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration. This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role. Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify eca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.
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About Eclipse Automation
WE DESIGN AND BUILD THE FUTURE From life-saving medical devices, to clean energy initiatives, to cutting-edge electrical vehicles powering our future, Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, designs and builds complex automated systems for products that change the world.
With over 20 years of experience working with world-renowned manufacturers, our innovative systems are deployed globally within the Life Sciences, Transportation, Consumer Products, Nuclear Energy, and Electronics industries.
Our know-how is what sets us apart; that proven capability and drive to solve complex automation needs – to make it all happen in record time, and with precision. Our global footprint of Eclipse facilities in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland and Malaysia provides global bench-strength and regional know-how across expert teams that design, build and integrate advanced automation solutions for leading global manufacturers.
We believe your organization deserves an automation partner that you can count on – a partner that will face the challenges of today and tomorrow head-on. Whether it’s building and integrating leading-edge automation systems, creating custom manufacturing solutions, or delivering superior customer after-care, we have the cross-industry know-how, powerful in-house capabilities, and global scale to bring your product to market sooner – all while delivering cost efficiencies and superior user experience.
We are 800+ skilled people strong across 16 global locations and growing. Our teams are made up of are innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people, proven experience, and depth of resources are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, driving superior outcomes, and delivering end-to-end solutions that make our customer’s final products extraordinary.
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Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
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Job Title: Director, Project Management Office (PMO) Job Type: On-Site | Cambridge, ON Compensation: $215,000 - $240,000 Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days Get to Know Us: Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, The United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength. The Position: The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading and continuously improving the organization’s project delivery function across all nuclear and automation projects. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. What You'll be doing: PMO Leadership & Strategy Provide overall leadership and accountability for the PMO, including structure, performance, and continuous improvement. Establish and execute the PMO strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth plans, and customer expectations. Develop and maintain scalable project management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and best practices suited to custom automation projects. Build a high-performance, customer-focused project delivery culture. Project Delivery Oversight Oversee the full lifecycle of critical projects, from kickoff through design, build, installation, and customer acceptance. Ensure consistent execution of project governance, including scope management, scheduling, cost control, risk mitigation, and change management. Monitor project portfolio performance, including schedule adherence, margin performance, and customer satisfaction. Intervene as needed on critical or at-risk projects to ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary escalation point for major project issues internally and with customers. Partner with cross-functional leaders (Engineering, Tool Room, Supply Chain, Applications, Sales, Service) to ensure seamless project execution. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers and key external stakeholders. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, and PMO staff. Establish clear performance expectations, and accountability across the team. Recruit, train, and retain top project management talent. Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For: 10+ years of experience in project/program management, ideally in custom automation, or engineered-to-order environments. 5+ years in a leadership role managing PMO or project teams. Deep understanding of complex, multi-disciplinary project environments (mechanical, electrical, controls integration). Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management. Expertise in project management methodologies (PMI, Agile where applicable, hybrid models). Proven ability to manage large, complex project portfolios. Strategic thinker with strong execution focus. High accountability, resilience, and decision-making capability in fast-paced environments. Why Join Us: Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities. Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name - to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.
Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration. This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role. Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify eca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.
Not the right fit? Search for Director, Project Management Office jobs in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
About Eclipse Automation
WE DESIGN AND BUILD THE FUTURE From life-saving medical devices, to clean energy initiatives, to cutting-edge electrical vehicles powering our future, Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, designs and builds complex automated systems for products that change the world.
With over 20 years of experience working with world-renowned manufacturers, our innovative systems are deployed globally within the Life Sciences, Transportation, Consumer Products, Nuclear Energy, and Electronics industries.
Our know-how is what sets us apart; that proven capability and drive to solve complex automation needs – to make it all happen in record time, and with precision. Our global footprint of Eclipse facilities in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland and Malaysia provides global bench-strength and regional know-how across expert teams that design, build and integrate advanced automation solutions for leading global manufacturers.
We believe your organization deserves an automation partner that you can count on – a partner that will face the challenges of today and tomorrow head-on. Whether it’s building and integrating leading-edge automation systems, creating custom manufacturing solutions, or delivering superior customer after-care, we have the cross-industry know-how, powerful in-house capabilities, and global scale to bring your product to market sooner – all while delivering cost efficiencies and superior user experience.
We are 800+ skilled people strong across 16 global locations and growing. Our teams are made up of are innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people, proven experience, and depth of resources are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, driving superior outcomes, and delivering end-to-end solutions that make our customer’s final products extraordinary.