PMO Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Build and establish a full PMO framework, including processes, governance, tools, and reporting structures tailored to ground vehicle development and production.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of project controllers, schedulers, and PMO analysts supporting multiple programs.
• Own Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, maintenance, and quality assurance across all ground vehicle programs.
• Drive robust risk and opportunity management, enabling proactive mitigation planning and stakeholder visibility.
• Oversee program delivery tracking, milestone management, and readiness activities to ensure on-time and compliant execution.
• Develop and implement governance cadences — program reviews, gate reviews, escalation paths, and cross-program coordination rhythms.
• Serve as a primary interface with external customers, including DoD representatives, prime contractors, and partner organizations, ensuring transparent communication and timely response to program inquiries.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, and quality to ensure coherent execution across all functions.
• Support proposal development, including schedule strategy, risk inputs, and PMO-related bid documentation.
• Establish clear PMO metrics, dashboards, and delivery performance reporting for internal leadership and customer audiences.
• Work closely with the finance team to align cost, schedule, and risk data; prior Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is beneficial though not a primary responsibility.
• Champion continuous improvement and scalable processes as the Ground Vehicles Division grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in defense-sector program management, PMO leadership, or complex system development.