Competency Model Consultant (Semiconductor / PMO Transformation)

We are working with our client to locate a strategic leader to design and implement a global competency model for a high-visibility Project Management Office (PMO) within a leading semiconductor organization.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 8–12 weeks (estimated, may extend based on scope)

Hours: Part-time to full-time (flexible based on phase)

Location: Virtual

Experience Required:

• 10 years in Project/Program Management, PMO leadership, or Organizational Development
• Proven experience designing competency frameworks or career architecture models
• Experience within semiconductor, hardware, or complex engineering environments strongly preferred
• Background aligning competency models to dual career tracks (technical vs. professional)
• Experience working in matrixed, global organizations
• Strong stakeholder management skills across executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience conducting structured discovery (interviews, focus groups, validation workshops)
• Familiarity with PM standards (e.g., PMI, PMP frameworks) and industry benchmarking
• Ability to create simple, scalable, and practical frameworks (avoid over-engineering)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design a global PMO competency model aligned with executive vision and prior successful frameworks
• Establish 8–9 clearly defined competency levels across two tracks:
• Technical Project Management
• Professional (non-technical) Project Management
• Define core competencies consistent across both tracks, with differentiated knowledge/skill expectations
• Align competency structure with existing leadership frameworks (management technical tracks)
• Conduct discovery through stakeholder interviews and/or small-group sessions (4–5 participants max)
• Utilize a combination of interviews and focus groups for validation, as appropriate
• Facilitate validation sessions to ensure adoption and buy-in across business units and managers
• Benchmark against PM certification programs and semiconductor industry standards
• Address inconsistencies in role application across global business units
• Deliver a clear, practical, and scalable framework aligned to organizational needs

NOTE: 100% Virtual Positions

Due to the nature of this virtual position, we anticipate a high number of responses from interested applicants. We may not be able to personally respond to your inquiry immediately but please know that your resume and email responses will be reviewed.

The pay range for this is engagement is expected to fall between $70.00 to $75.00 per hour. This project may ultimately be structured as a firm fixed price once scope is finalized. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, relevant education, certifications and specific work location.

Clarity Consultants is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

About Us:

Clarity Consultants helps you take Talent Development objectives from vision to reality. Our elite L&D consultants deliver game-changing strategies and training. The world’s most forward-thinking companies trust Clarity to design, develop, and deploy learning programs that create more engaged and future-ready employees. For over 30 years, we’ve provided consulting talent for every element of learning and talent development including Needs Assessments, Learning Strategy & Planning, Instructional Design & eLearning Development, Training Facilitation & Delivery, Learning Technology Strategy & Support, Organizational Development & Change Management.

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