PMO Manager - Crop
Time Type: Full time | Worker Type: Employee
About the role
The purpose of this role is to oversee the coordination and integration of project governance, staffing, and resource development functions within the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment and synergy across initiatives. This role involves managing cross-functional portfolio initiatives with a consistent philosophy to drive successful execution.
Location: Fargo, North Dakota; Council Bluffs, Iowa; or Ramsey, Minnesota
Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2–3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a project management (PM) practice development function.
- Oversee Project Management Office (PMO) and project governance activities across relevant portfolios.
- Ensure skilled project PM resources are placed on projects.
- Deliver top-quality PM talent through innovative candidate sourcing strategies.
- Ensure effective project initiation readiness by assessing plans, stakeholder engagement, and dependencies.
- Support PMO stage gate and funding process adherence.
- Monitor inflight programs and projects for alignment with business outcomes.
- Manage budgeted resources by forecasting needs and accounting for expenses.
- Lead coordination with Governance and Performance Management on Project Quality audit plans.
Requirements
- Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in project staff practice and talent development.
- Experience in PMO and project governance.
- Experience in project staffing and capacity planning.
- Experience in project delivery and project management methodologies such as SDLC.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Delivery Management
- Financial Products
- Intentional collaboration
- Managing performance
- Negotiation
- Personal Injury Claims
- Portfolio Management
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Management
- Waterfall Model
Pay
The salary range for this role is $130,000.00 – $195,500.00, depending on experience and geographic location. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience.
Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
Benefits
- Hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office
- 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
- Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Tuition reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
- Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community