• Provide oversight, leadership, and management of the PMO Office, supporting the PMO director and team on maturing the PMO.
• Direct the capital program, working closely with the Capital Program Director and the Capital Budget Director to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between the PMO and the Assistant Secretary of Strategy and Planning, communicating project updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead the prioritization of projects and initiatives within the secretariat, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure the capital process and internal PMO processes meet the evolving needs of the secretariat and other state agencies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Enterprise Architecture to ensure projects adhere to architectural standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and direction to project managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively, as well as the ability to analyze project status and steps to right set.
• Lead change management efforts associated with portfolio initiatives, ensuring that stakeholders are effectively engaged and prepared for changes resulting from project implementations.
• Continuously evaluate and refine portfolio management processes and practices to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports and dashboards to provide insights into project performance, risks, and accomplishments.
• Manage, along with the Capital Program Team, the financial aspects of the capital investment portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking. Ensure projects are delivered within budget and financial resources are allocated efficiently.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in project management, specifically large-scale capital projects, with at least five (5) years’ experience overseeing a PMO or portfolio management function.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with information technology concepts, systems, and solutions, with the ability to understand and communicate technical requirements and challenges effectively.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance and success of projects within the portfolio. Conduct regular reviews and assessments to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to think strategically and align project initiatives with broader organizational goals and objectives, by collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and refine strategic plans for the IT capital investment portfolio.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations, recommendations, and decisions tailored to different audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to lead organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively resolve conflicts, reach consensus, and drive alignment among stakeholders with competing interests.
• Experience leading and motivating teams to achieve common goals and objectives. Ability to inspire and empower team members to perform at their best.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in government or public sector environment a plus.

Comprehensive Benefits

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