At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
This position is located in our Kitchener, Ontario office in Canada. Hybrid/flexible schedules available with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as business allows.
We are seeking a Senior IT PMO Analyst– Vendor, Procurement & Contract, IT Risk, and Financial Management to support our global IT operations. This role focuses on vendor management, IT procurement, contract governance, risk management, financial tracking, and project/program delivery. You will optimize vendor relationships, streamline procurement, ensure financial transparency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver programs with robust financial and operational controls. You will also collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and legal teams worldwide, playing a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects and services.
Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable to effectively engage with regional vendors and internal stakeholders, especially across Greater China, APAC, and North American regions.
Vendor Relationship & Contract Management
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and offboarding.
Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and compliance milestones; proactively drive renewal and sourcing strategies.
Maintain a centralized repository of all IT vendor contracts, categorized by business unit, region, and service type.
IT Procurement & Compliance
IT Financial Management & Analysis
Partner with IT finance and procurement teams to manage IT operating and capital budgets, including purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and cost allocations.
Contribute to PMO reporting and dashboards, highlighting contract status, vendor performance, financial risks, and procurement bottlenecks.
Identify, assess, and track IT operational risks and vendor-related risks across contracts, service delivery, and procurement activities.
Work with cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams to ensure vendor engagements meet risk, privacy, and security requirements.
Promote adherence to risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX) across IT operations and third-party engagements.
Process Governance and Documentation
Standardize and document IT procurement, vendor engagement processes, contract templates, and workflows.
Ensure procurement, contract, and vendor documentation is maintained, compliant, and easily accessible for global teams.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and business unit leaders to align vendor engagements and contract terms with strategic goals.
7 – 10 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO), IT procurement, IT financial management, or vendor management role.
Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Excel, and project tracking platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira).
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO time, and casual sick days.
The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include quarterly bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
