Managed Services - Strategic PMO Director
About the role
As a Strategic PMO Director you will oversee the coordination of multiple projects within our Advisory practice, with a focus on project selection, prioritization, resource allocation, governance, and delivery alignment to organizational goals. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, shape client engagement strategy, and guide teams through complex decisions while building leadership capability and promoting our values across the work you oversee. In this role at PwC, you will bring together portfolio insight, program management discipline, and client-facing communication to support managed services delivery, identify opportunities for improved execution, and help advance outcomes across the broader program portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Setting strategic direction for managed PMO services across multiple client engagements and program portfolios
- Leading project portfolio prioritization, governance, and resource allocation to align delivery with business objectives
- Directing program planning, scope management, scheduling, and status reporting for complex transformation efforts
- Guiding development of business cases, benefits realization plans, and executive reporting for leadership review
- Overseeing deployment and adoption of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Planview, and Clarity
- Building executive client relationships and shaping delivery approaches that support growth and long-term value
- Coaching program and project leaders on delivery methods, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination
- Applying strategic thinking, analytical assessment, and process improvement to address delivery risks and execution gaps
- Advancing technology-enabled program management practices that improve transparency, accountability, and delivery outcomes
- Validating adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and firm code of conduct
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience
Qualifications
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Law/Legal Studies
- Demonstrating director-level program governance across managed services portfolios
- Leading client-facing PMO transformations and executive stakeholder conversations
- Developing portfolio reporting, governance, and delivery oversight frameworks
- Translating market gaps into managed services growth opportunities
- Driving technology-enabled process improvement across multiple engagements
- Mentoring emerging leaders while balancing detail and enterprise priorities
Pay
The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plan
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Personal and family sick leave