Program Management Office Manager

About the role

As a PMO Manager, you will direct the strategy, governance, and day-to-day operations of Landor’s project portfolio. You will serve as the operational backbone of our business, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, resources are optimized, and teams are empowered to do their best work. In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of client engagements and brand transformation initiatives, driving alignment between project execution, business objectives, financial performance, and long-term strategic priorities. You will bring rigor to project management while balancing the realities of a fast-paced creative agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, governance, and operations of Landor’s project portfolio.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and resources are optimized.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of client engagements and brand transformation initiatives.
• Drive alignment between project execution, business objectives, financial performance, and strategic priorities.
• Balance project management rigor with the dynamics of a fast-paced creative agency.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading or working within a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Experience managing complex project portfolios in a professional services, consulting, creative, marketing, branding, or agency environment.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and operational excellence.
• Experience with project and portfolio management platforms such as: Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint, and/or similar enterprise PMO tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within global, matrixed organizations.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project/program management credential.
• Experience building or scaling PMO functions and governance frameworks within brand, design, marketing, or creative teams.

Pay

The salary for this position may range from $125,000 to $175,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.