Director Project Management Office

Position Overview

We are seeking a collaborative and influential Head of PMO to lead our Project Management Office and drive the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the organization. This role may be hired at the Director or Vice President level depending on experience and leadership background. The ideal candidate is a proven PMO leader who can balance governance with practicality, bringing structure, visibility, and accountability to project delivery while building strong partnerships across the business. This individual will lead and grow the project management team, personally oversee high-priority programs, and establish the processes, reporting, and stakeholder engagement necessary to improve project outcomes and organizational transparency. Success in this role requires someone who can influence without authority, gain stakeholder buy-in, and create a culture of collaboration rather than confrontation. We are looking for a leader who understands that successful governance is achieved through partnership, trust, and shared accountability.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Lead, mentor, and develop the organization's Project Management Office
• Manage and support a team of Project Managers while assessing future staffing needs and recruiting additional PM talent as the organization grows
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations across the PMO function
• Foster a culture focused on execution, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Strategic Program & Project Leadership

• Personally manage and oversee critical enterprise programs and high-visibility projects
• Ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams navigating complex cross-functional initiatives
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks while driving practical resolution strategies

Required Qualification

• 10 years of project and program management experience, including leadership within a PMO environment
• Experience leading Project Management Offices and managing teams of Project Managers
• Demonstrated success building or transforming PMO functions, governance structures, and project delivery practices
• Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional business and technology initiatives
• Proven ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Experience implementing portfolio reporting, project performance metrics, and governance framework