Vice President of PMO

About the Role

Join Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team as the VP PMO Center of Excellence (COE). This role provides enterprise leadership for governance, methodology, visibility, forecasting, strategic planning, capability development, and continuous improvement of project delivery across A&I. The VP PMO establishes the operating framework for Project Management, HMI and PLC Application Engineering, and Field Service, improving project predictability, resource planning, execution discipline, financial performance, and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance: Establish, maintain, and improve A&I's project governance framework, including lifecycle requirements, checkpoints, and documentation standards. Monitor adherence and provide corrective actions.
• Portfolio Reporting & Analytics: Develop standardized portfolio reporting, KPIs, and dashboards. Provide insights into project health, financial performance, and resource demand.
• Project Health Reviews: Design and facilitate project health reviews, identifying risks and corrective actions. Track resolutions and escalate systemic issues.
• Resource Forecasting & Capacity Planning: Lead integrated resource forecasting, identify constraints, and support hiring and workforce planning decisions.
• Strategic Scheduling & Planning: Establish an integrated planning framework, identify schedule conflicts, and support prioritization decisions.
• Standardized Project Delivery Methodology: Develop and maintain scalable project delivery standards, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Project Delivery Quality & Assurance: Establish quality management frameworks, conduct reviews, and integrate findings into continuous improvement initiatives.
• Tools, Templates & Systems: Govern standardized project management tools, templates, and systems, ensuring appropriate controls and visibility.
• Project Management Capability & Development: Develop onboarding and career pathways for Project Managers, identify capability gaps, and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Training & Knowledge Management: Establish training strategies, ensure access to documentation, and measure training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in project management, PMO leadership, or project-based operational environments.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience developing project governance, portfolio management, and standardized project delivery practices.
• Preferred experience in complex portfolios involving engineering, field service, or automation.
• Experience developing Project Managers and implementing training programs.
• Proficiency in project management systems, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred.
• Water and wastewater and/or automation industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Executive-level business and financial acumen.
• Expert knowledge of project, program, and portfolio management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Wellness plan.