IT Project Management Specialist

Summary:

McLarens is seeking an experienced IT Project Management Specialist to support the growth and maturity of its IT PMO function. This role combines hands-on project execution with the responsibility to establish, sustain, and improve project management processes across the IT organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and will help instill project discipline, consistency, and transparency across all IT initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about project delivery, process excellence, and organizational improvement, and who thrives in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

PMO Process Implementation & Improvement

- Design, implement, and continuously improve IT project management processes and templates across the full lifecycle (intake, feasibility, charter, planning, execution, closeout).
- Support project intake, demand prioritization, and resource alignment processes.
- Establish best practices for status reporting, risk management, change control, and milestone tracking.
- Help standardize the use of PM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, JIRA, etc.).

Project Support & Execution

- Act as project manager for select small-to-medium sized IT initiatives to stay connected with business needs and IT capabilities.
- Facilitate project planning workshops, status meetings, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.

Governance & Reporting

- Track project performance against defined KPIs and support portfolio reporting to IT leadership.
- Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned to feed into continuous improvement.
- Help establish governance cadence (steering committees, dashboards, stage-gates).

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of IT project management experience in a PMO or IT delivery setting.
- Proven success delivering technology initiatives in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
- Experience with project tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
- Strong understanding of project financials, business case development, and risk management.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred but not required.

Key Competencies:

- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Process-driven mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate across business and IT functions globally.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation culture.

The workplace

Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise.

Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years' experience.

We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first. It's your career, so why compromise?

What drives us

At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

- Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
- Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
- Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.

The Benefits

Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you thrive.

Here’s what else we offer:

- Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
- Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable).
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.