Job Description

Location:

This role which requires at least 3 days on-site at our office in Burnaby and 2 days remote per week.

Salary:

$75,000 - $90,000


Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience

We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace(TM) in Canada and 16th Best Workplace(TM) in the world by Great Place to Work, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.


Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.


At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That's why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we're here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.


But that's not all - we're also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.


If you're passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You'll Do

The Technology team provides the IT services that helps our business run and grow. This is by giving our store and support office colleagues the tools and equipment that enable them to be great at what they do, which is to help our customers.

Purpose of the role

The IT Portfolio PMO Coordinator provides essential support to the Technology Delivery function by coordinating portfolio activities, maintaining project governance documentation, and ensuring adherence to governance processes. This role is key to enabling visibility, consistency, and efficiency across the IT delivery portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate portfolio level meetings, reviews, and reporting cycles



Ensure adherence to project and portfolio documentation, including status reports,


risk logs, and dashboards



Oversee the intake and prioritization process for new IT initiatives



Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across the portfolio



Assist in resource planning and capacity tracking



Ensure compliance with PMO standards, templates, and methodologies



Support continuous improvement of PMO tools and processes



Liaise with delivery managers, business analysts, and business partners to gather and validate project data



Facilitate discussions with business partners to ensure alignment on priorities



Develop and maintain roadmaps to provide alignment across all technology initiatives within the IT portfolio

What We're Looking For

Essential

IT Portfolio Management -

Experienced in managing complex IT project portfolios, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps

Technology Governance & Compliance

- Skilled in enforcing IT governance frameworks and leading project governance forums

Change Control & Prioritization -

Competent in managing portfolio level change requests, assessing impacts, and supporting prioritization decisions in alignment with business goals.

IT Risk & Dependency Management -

Capable of supporting the management of technical risks, interproject dependencies, and change impacts across multiple business areas

Stakeholder Communication in Tech Environments -

Adept at translating technical project updates into business language for senior management and business leads, fostering transparency and alignment.

Tool Proficiency -

Proficient in IT project and portfolio tools such as Jira, Confluence and MS Project

Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned -

Committed to driving continuous improvement through retrospectives, post implementation reviews, and knowledge sharing across IT functional teams.

Nice to have

Reporting & Analytics -

Ability to develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reports using tools such as Power Bi and Excel to provide actionable insights on portfolio performance

Experience in Project/Portfolio Coordination

- Demonstrated experience supporting complex IT portfolios across multiple business areas.

Our Fellow 'Speccies' Enjoy

Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day


1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday



RRSP matching



Quarterly performance bonus


Healthcare spending account



Health and dental benefits effective on your first day


Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

Collaborative

: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose

Curious

: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding

Courageous

: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making

Compassionate

: We care, support, and help each other

Commercial

: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term


We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.