Director, Enterprise PMO

About HireRight

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, Tennessee, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

Overview

The Enterprise PMO (Project Management Office) Director is responsible for establishing HireRight’s ePMO function and overseeing day-to-day operations of the project and program management organization to ensure optimal prioritization, capacity planning, project delivery and change management for critical cross functional programs.  Success in the role involves establishing a best class project and program governance process and tools, developing and implementing project management standards, directly managing core projects while growing a small-but-mighty project management team, and managing change with partners across the organization to ensure seamless execution and adoption.

This dynamic role will be at the forefront of HireRight’s rapid value creation journey, building critical organizational capabilities that will have a lasting impact in a critical and growing global industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PMO governance as well as with directly managing multi-faceted, cross-functional programs/projects and a track record of success.   Experience with technology-enabled initiatives, process change implementations and post-merger integration are highly desirable. Critical characteristics include strong cross-functional and direct leadership skills, ability to drive urgency and navigate ambiguity, outstanding organizational skills, and a high degree of business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership and leverage best practices to define and build the enterprise PMO capability including project intake, prioritization, governance and change management processes and tools for a portfolio of cross-functional enterprise strategic initiatives
• Provide visibility into execution capacity and project performance, working with leaders to resolve barriers, optimize resources, and ensure outcomes align with enterprise objectives
• Directly manage high priority strategic program execution, coordinating deliverables with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve cost, schedule, compliance and business impact objectives
• Build and lead a team of project and program managers utilizing best-in-class project management methodologies, techniques, governance, and processes
• Work cross-functionally to integrate project implementation plans into long range business forecasting, providing an accurate and up-to-date view of project delivery timing, impact and risks
• Collaborate with project management leaders and resources from across the organization to drive adoption of project management best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, technology, engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree strongly preferred 

• Demonstrated success in building and a PMO team, ensuring project standardization, consistency, and accountability across the organization; preferably in a technology or high-growth environment 

• 7 years of experience within a Project Management Organization or equivalent experience; previous experience in leading PMI work is a plus 

• Strong knowledge of resource and project management methodologies, tools, and software 

• Deep understanding of operational systems, technology adoption, and process improvement  

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with project managers, internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders 

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, and/or ITIL Foundation certifications are highly desirable 

• Experience developing and implementing training programs and standards is a plus 

• Experience managing onshore, offshore, and remote teams, including in a supervisory capacity  

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  

What do we offer

HireRight offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Generous Vacation and Sick Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Business Casual Attire
• Generous Referral Program
• Employee Discounts and Rewards
• And much more!
• All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities / Females / Veterans / DisabilitiesHireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement feeThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by a team member’s occupying this position. Team members may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Team members are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and team member and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. This job description is subject to change at any time.