Manager of Strategic Project Management Office

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio—EGO, FLEX and SKIL—and for other highly respected private brands.

About the role

The Manager of Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO) provides leadership, organization and coordination to support strategic initiative execution through initiative scoping, project management and execution. The SPMO ensures all projects adhere to best practices and standard approaches for program and project management, manages change, and promotes continuous improvement of project management processes. This role guides project stakeholders in defining project scope and ensuring effective resource utilization, working closely with senior leadership to align on strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Project Management Office, ensuring implementation and adherence to best practices and methodologies. Drive project management maturity and consistency across the organization.
• Oversee and optimize a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring prioritization aligns with corporate objectives and resources are effectively allocated.
• Define and maintain project management standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and initiative success.
• Standardize PMO governance, reporting, and performance tracking, providing insights to senior leadership through reporting and KPIs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across projects. Champion change management initiatives to ensure successful project adoption and integration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and key stakeholders, facilitating decision-making and aligning projects with business needs.
• Capture lessons learned and apply insights to refine processes and improve future project execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project/program management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role or managing project managers.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice project management methodologies and techniques to provide sound advice and support to Project Managers.
• Strong understanding of project portfolio management, governance, and execution frameworks.
• Ability to influence others to manage their projects in accordance with project management best practices.
• Ability to navigate complex, high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change management and process improvement.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately report on project progress and outcomes to leadership and steering groups.
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex projects and situations across all areas of the organization.
• Project management qualification preferred, including PMP, PgMP, or Six Sigma Black Belt.

Skills

• Project Portfolio Management
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Strategic Thinking
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Presentation Skills
• Business Acumen
• Risk & Change Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for the project management team.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel (up to 10%), including some international travel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short/long-term disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous 401(k) match
• Open PTO program
• Hybrid work environment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000. Offers are generally made within this range depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. In some cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer outside of the posted range.

Working Environment

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED-certified facility with high-end amenities such as a café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces.