Vice President, Project Management Office

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to head our Project Management Office (PMO). In this critical role you will be responsible for developing implementing and overseeing a best-in-class project management methodology across the entire organization. You will lead a team of PMO professionals and ensure that all projects are aligned with our strategic objectives. If you thrive in a dynamic environment excel at building relationships and have a passion for driving successful project execution we invite you to join our team.

Job Expectations:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive PMO strategy including processes tools templates and best practices.

• Oversee the PMO team (solid and dotted-line reporting) and provide coaching and mentorship to project managers.

• Develop and manage the PMO budget.

• Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies company policies and standards.

• Track and monitor project progress identify and mitigate risks and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project portfolios with strategic goals and drive projects to on-time and on-budget completion.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing PMO strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMI Agile Waterfall).

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in project management software tools (e.g. MS Project Jira).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

• Other relevant certifications (e.g. PgMP PMI-ACP) are a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years in project management with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Experience in managing (multiple) large-scale projects or programs.

• Extensive public company experience required minimum of five (5) years preferred

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business project management or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA PMP) preferred.

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