Senior Project Manager

Multy Home is a global manufacturer of Outdoor Living, Lawn & garden and functional flooring products. From an extensive collection of planters and garden edging, to a broad range of decking and privacy panel fencing solutions, our brands stand for quality, sustainability and design.

With manufacturing and distribution facilities in Canada, Poland, and the U.S.A., we are committed to sourcing sustainable or recycled material wherever possible in our production. Every year, Multy Home diverts 3 million tires and 15 million water bottles from landfill. We create beautiful, eco-friendly, useful outdoor living products.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful delivery of high-impact projects within our organization. Based at our Corporate Head Office, the Senior PM will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, deep project leadership experience, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the development of project charters, business cases, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, resource plans, milestones, and dependencies.
• Ensure alignment of project goals with strategic business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Scope & Change Management

• Define and manage project scope, ensuring clear understanding across stakeholders.
• Implement and oversee change management processes, ensuring all scope changes are analyzed for impact on schedule, cost, and quality.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Prepare project budgets and forecasts; track actual spends against projections.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain tight budgetary control.
• Report on financial performance to leadership and finance teams.

Risk, Issue & Quality Management

• Identify project risks and implement risk response strategies.
• Log and track issues through to resolution, escalating as needed.
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews to ensure deliverables meet defined standards and client requirements.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Act as the liaison between project teams, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress updates, and board reports.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and ensure action items are tracked and followed up.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams of business analysts, developers, QA testers, and subject matter experts.
• Resolve team conflicts, ensure proper task delegation, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members and junior PMs.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage vendor selection, contracts, deliverables, and performance.
• Monitor vendor compliance with SLAs, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate procurement needs and liaise with legal and finance on contract administration.

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure project activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, PHIPA, AODA, and other industry-specific regulations).
• Liaise with internal compliance officers and legal teams as needed to assess risk and ensure documentation integrity.

Post-Project Evaluation

• Conduct post-implementation reviews and retrospectives to assess project outcomes vs. objectives.
• Capture and disseminate lessons learned to improve future project delivery.
• Ensure smooth handoff to operational teams or client stakeholders for ongoing support and sustainment.

PMO & Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of PMO tools, templates, and standards.
• Align project delivery methods with organizational maturity (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Support enterprise portfolio management efforts by providing input on project prioritization and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA considered a strong asset.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide projects
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana).
• Strong budget management and financial forecasting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with AODA compliance, Ontario employment standards, and data privacy regulations is preferred.