Director, PMO
About the role
This is an executive operator role with real decision-making authority. You will be in the reviews and recoveries alongside the team, not directing from a distance, and you will have the standing to recommend changes in staffing, governance, or commercial approach when outcomes are at risk.
Responsibilities
- Establish portfolio truth and delivery control
- Harden the delivery operating model
- Establish trustworthy portfolio data and forecasting
- Build durable cross-functional operating interfaces
- Develop PMO talent by leading from the field
Requirements
10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in project-driven organizations such as enterprise software, consulting, Professional Services, systems integration, or technology outsourcing
Demonstrated success leading a PMO turnaround, realignment, or material capability transformation
Proven experience managing a portfolio of concurrent enterprise software implementation or Professional Services engagements
Accountability for customer, revenue, margin, delivery, and portfolio outcomes
Experience leading and developing Project Managers and Program Managers
Demonstrated ability to diagnose systemic delivery problems and distinguish among methodology, talent, leadership, commercial, capacity, product, and customer-readiness causes
Experience recovering complex, operationally or financially distressed customer programs
Demonstrated ability to make difficult portfolio, staffing, customer, and performance decisions
Qualifications
Leadership and Transformation Experience
Professional Services Commercial Acumen
PMO Methodology and Operations
Enterprise Software Delivery Knowledge
Skills
Project management, strategic planning, financial analysis, leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and adaptability.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive company culture.
Pay
Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel required.