Senior Director, Project Management Office

Overview:

The Senior Director, Project Management Office is responsible for establishing and leading the PMO to ensure projects are executed effectively and align with the organization's strategic objectives. This is a pivotal, newly created role aimed at embedding project management as a core discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide standards, templates, governance, and training programs to ensure project management maturity aligns with strategic goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in setting up and leading PMOs, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to right-size practices for the organization's maturity level. The Enterprise PMO Leader will manage a small team of enterprise project managers and collaborate closely with functional project managers across the business to drive project excellence and business transformation.

• Establish enterprise-wide project management standards, templates, and governance processes to ensure consistency and quality in project execution.
• Lead the creation and delivery of a comprehensive project management training program to build PMO capabilities across the organization.
• Lead the prioritization and selection of projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee project portfolio management, including monitoring progress, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Provide accountability for delivery success of projects and programs managed by the PMO.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Implement project performance metrics and reporting systems to track progress, identify issues, and support decision-making.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by conducting post-project reviews and incorporating lessons learned into PMO practices.
• Tailor PMO practices to suit the organization's maturity, ensuring that processes are efficient, flexible, and scalable as the business evolves.
• Manage and develop the PMO team, providing mentorship and support to project managers.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in project management and PMO leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value of PMO to both project teams and executive leadership.