Manager, Project Management Office Full Time

Location: Mississauga

Contract Length: 3 Months

Reports to: Managing Director, Mississauga

Are you a strategic, results-driven project leader with a passion for guiding complex technical programs to success? We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Project Management Office to take ownership of high-impact customer projects, lead cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence from planning through delivery.

In this influential role, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring alignment, mitigating risks, and delivering exceptional outcomes while mentoring a team of talented Project Managers.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Deliver Major Projects

• Drive planning and execution for high-value, strategic customer projects.
• Ensure delivery on-time, on-budget, and within contractual scope.
• Own outcomes, proactively escalate risks, and implement recovery strategies when needed.
• Hold full responsibility for financial performance across your projects

Champion Project Governance & Best Practices

• Oversee compliance with all project management processes.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and change management for scope, budget, and schedule.
• Approve risk management plans and foster continuous improvement by leveraging historical insights.

Collaborate Across Engineering, Procurement & Operations

• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Assembly teams to ensure alignment and quality.
• Support procurement activities, validate specifications, and uphold standards such as FAT/SAT protocols.
• Partner with Purchasing on negotiation strategies for key suppliers and subcontractors.

Lead Validation, Testing & Aftermarket Coordination

• Oversee development of validation and testing protocols (risk/safety, functional, performance, failure mode).
• Ensure readiness for customer and internal FATs.
• Coordinate with the Aftermarket team to ensure seamless installation, commissioning, and support transitions.

Mentor & Guide the Project Team

• Manage and support a team of Project Managers.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and leadership to strengthen project delivery capabilities.

Who We’re Looking For

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics)
• Must have senior-level experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• A proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Strong risk management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical project environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A mentoring mindset with the ability to guide and uplift team members.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you excel in fast-paced environments, thrive on ownership, and bring a strategic mindset to project leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us drive delivery excellence on some of our most important customer initiatives.

Mpac designs and manufactures automated packaging machines for companies worldwide. We operate in various segments of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, including Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and Pharma. We are part of the Mpac Group, with production facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, and sales and service offices in Singapore and Thailand. From these locations, we serve our customers globally.