PMO Manager

Supervises a subset of the project management office project managers, assists in their professional development, and ensures their projects align with PMO standards and organizational objectives. Supports the development of project management capabilities within the team while contributing to continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and methodologies.

About The Team

The PMO Manager will have direct oversight of a team of project managers within the PMO who support the implementation of enterprise impacting projects primarily in Enterprise Technology Operations and Security spaces. The role will report directly to the VP of PMO and will work alongside other leaders within the PMO to add value to the work completed by the project managers and to the organization through the PMO's existence.

Responsibilities

• Leads coaching and mentoring of project managers to build capabilities and promote best practices.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Provides tactical leadership and contributes to PMO operational planning within the PMO Leadership team.
• Directly manages project managers, supporting their performance, development, and delivery success.
• Conducts project reviews and quality checks to ensure alignment with PMO standards.
• Assists in aligning projects with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Ensures effective PMO resource allocation based on business needs.
• Fosters collaboration and secures stakeholder buy-in from technology partners and business partners.
• Oversees resource planning (people, timelines, budgets) at the project level and helps resolve conflicts.
• Contributes to development and maintenance of PMO methodologies, templates, and tools.
• Supports implementation and adoption of PMO-related technologies and systems.
• Participates in PMO and organizational programs (e.g., communities of practice, training initiatives).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 5 years of project management or related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

About Clayton

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey—building, selling, financing, and insuring homes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with 100% company match of the first 4%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off days and holidays.
• Quarterly bonus program and profit share bonus program.
• Recognized as one of East Tennessee’s top technology workplaces.
• Wellness programs focusing on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, and disc golf course.
• Paid time off for volunteer work.
• Onsite gym with a variety of classes, wellness, professional, and personal development programs.