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About the Role

The Sr. Manager, PM Talent & Resources is a strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end talent lifecycle, capacity planning, and resource allocation of our Project Management and Technology Portfolio Management teams. This role bridges the gap between business demand and delivery capability, ensuring high-priority technology portfolios and projects are staffed with the right leadership, while also serving as the direct people manager, coach, and career advocate for a pool of high-performing PMs and Portfolio Managers.

Responsibilities

Architect and maintain the enterprise resource capacity model for the PMO, forecasting future talent needs based on the technology roadmap.
Match Project Managers and Technology Portfolio Managers to specific initiatives, balancing project complexity and skill sets with individual career goals.
Act as the primary point of contact for staffing conflicts, competing priorities, and resource constraints across tech portfolios, negotiating solutions with senior tech stakeholders.
Monitor and report on team utilization, burnout risks, and allocation health, using data to justify future hiring requests.
Act as the direct line manager for the pool of Project Managers and Portfolio Managers, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and compensation planning.
Define clear career paths, competencies, and professional development plans for your team, transforming the resource pool into a world-class delivery practice.
Coach team members on advanced stakeholder management, technical delivery strategies, agile methodologies, and portfolio governance.
Lead the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of top-tier PM and Portfolio Management talent to scale the team effectively.
Maintain a continuous matrix of the team’s technical skills, domain expertise, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to ensure optimal team alignment.
Partner with PMO leadership to refine resource request workflows, resource management tools (PPM software), and onboarding frameworks.
Champion a collaborative culture by fostering knowledge sharing, standardizing delivery toolkits, and establishing a unified delivery community.

Requirements

7+ years of experience within a PMO environment, with at least 3+ years explicitly spent managing, coaching, or heavily influencing the allocation of senior-level personnel (e.g., Senior PMs, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers) of more than 20 people.
Proven track record of direct people management, with a genuine passion for mentorship, career development, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
Deep understanding of Project Management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall) and Portfolio Management principles.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to say "no" constructively, manage senior executive expectations, and navigate complex matrixed organizational structures.
Hands-on experience with modern Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) and resource allocation software (e.g., Jira Align, Smartsheet, Planview, Asana, Monday.com).
Must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

Skills

Project Management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall)
Portfolio Management principles
Agile methodologies
Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) software
Resource allocation software

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid (2-3 days/week in office)
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager
7+ years of experience
3+ years of management/coaching/influencing experience

Salary/Compensations

140,000/year - 160,000/year CAD

Benefits

Flexibility and balance
Cloud-first and hybrid workstyle
Generous time-off and leaves

About the Company

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.
We are connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress.
Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation.
We offer excitement by exploring emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets.
We provide connection through site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, leveraging our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
We create impact by using our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth.
We promote wellness from empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance.
We foster growth through a growth mindset in our work and expansion in our business.

Equal Opportunity

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.
We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.