This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director PMO based in the United States.
As Director PMO, you will lead the organization’s enterprise-wide project and program management function, driving execution excellence across strategic and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing scalable governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, and performance standards that ensure successful outcomes across complex, cross-functional programs. You will play a key role in aligning resources, managing risks, improving transparency, and fostering accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders, you will help translate business priorities into measurable results while strengthening organizational delivery capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape and mature a high-impact PMO function within a dynamic and evolving environment. The position offers significant visibility, influence, and the ability to drive meaningful change at an enterprise level.
Accountabilities:- Lead and continuously enhance enterprise-wide project and program management practices, including governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, tools, and reporting processes.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of projects and programs, ensuring successful delivery against scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business objectives.
- Establish and manage program-level oversight for large, multi-project initiatives by coordinating dependencies, milestones, financial performance, risks, and expected benefits.
- Drive effective governance and stage-gate processes, ensuring accountability, informed decision-making, and visibility into delivery performance across the organization.
- Manage project and program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, capacity planning, and utilization tracking.
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project and program management teams while creating clear competency frameworks and career development pathways.
- Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and execution challenges.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and insights that support strategic decision-making and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout project execution.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, disciplined delivery, customer satisfaction, and successful project closure with documented lessons learned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in project and program management, including leadership positions overseeing enterprise-scale initiatives.
- Demonstrated success building, scaling, or transforming PMO and program management functions, particularly in organizations undergoing growth or process maturity improvements.
- Strong expertise in establishing governance models, delivery frameworks, performance metrics, project methodologies, and execution standards.
- Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs while influencing senior leaders and driving accountability across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience implementing structured project controls, change management processes, resource planning practices, and financial oversight mechanisms.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide executive-ready recommendations and reporting.
- PMP, PgMP, PfMP, or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
- Experience within regulated, multi-site, or highly complex operational environments is considered an advantage.
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life insurance and disability protection programs.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, transportation and parking FSAs, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off program with a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days annually, depending on role and tenure.
- Nine paid company-observed holidays each year.
- Paid family leave benefits.
- Ongoing professional development, training opportunities, and career growth support.
- Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on excellence, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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