Enterprise Transformation PMO Lead

About the role

The role involves establishing and leading an enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) to support large-scale transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities include shaping governance models, executing execution frameworks, and driving organizational improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, MBA, or related advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, portfolio management, or PMO leadership roles overseeing complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience building and operationalizing enterprise PMOs from the ground up.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation programs involving multiple business units, executive stakeholders, and technology-enabled initiatives.
• Experience with Integration Management Offices (IMO), mergers and acquisitions, enterprise integrations, or similar strategic transformation environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in business process optimization, operational excellence, process engineering, and enterprise transformation.
• Proven organizational change management experience, including executive communications, stakeholder alignment, readiness planning, training, and user adoption.
• Exceptional executive presence with strong facilitation, communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to operate effectively in highly visible environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, aggressive timelines, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience working within regulated or SOX-compliant environments is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with project and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, Planview, Monday.com, or similar tools.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications in Prosci Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, or related disciplines are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives within asset-intensive industries such as energy services, oil and gas, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Competitive consulting compensation range of USD $130,000 to USD $160,000 annually. 9+ month remote consulting opportunity with flexibility to work from home. Opportunity to lead enterprise transformation initiatives with executive-level visibility and strategic impact. Chance to build and shape a new PMO capability from inception through operational maturity. Exposure to complex business challenges across multiple functions and industries. Collaborative consulting environment focused on innovation, ownership, and professional growth. Opportunity to work within a digital workforce where autonomy, accountability, and high-quality delivery are valued. Professional development opportunities through experience with large-scale transformation programs and enterprise initiatives. Travel expectations of approximately 1-2 weeks per month depending on business needs. Must be available to work Central Time hours and authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer.