Deputy PMO Director

GFT • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $195,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT Infrastructure is seeking a highly experienced Deputy for the Project Management Office (PMO) to play a key role in establishing our Project Management Office. The option exist to work fully remote or a hybrid work schedule from any of our GFT US Locations in the United States to include but not limited to Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh PA, Chicago IL, Baltimore- DC Metro Area, Atlanta GA or Houston TX office. The Project Management Office directs strategic, long-range, and highly complex diverse projects that span the organization, cross business unit boundaries, and have direct and high organizational impact. What you’ll be challenged to do: This role will be responsible for assisting the PMO Director in driving organizational project management excellence, overseeing enterprise-wide project procedure and project quality initiatives, developing project manager training in collaboration with Corporate L&D, and verifying alignment of projects and programs with business objectives. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be assisting with the following: Strategic Alignment and Project Governance Defining the PMO’s vision, strategy, and operating model. Align the project portfolio with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Establish and maintain project management standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls. PMO initiatives to prioritize efforts and allocate resources effectively. Support Business Group leadership in business plan development and project manager assessments. Collaborate with the Project Financial Controls Team on project control procedures and performance metrics. Oversee project lifecycle stages, approvals, and corrective action plans. Maintain and enhance PM SOPs, tools, and methods across the enterprise. Portfolio & Resource Management Monitor project performance, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio. Deliver executive-level reports and insights to support strategic decisions. Lead development of resource planning capabilities and KPIs to track outcomes. Support contract management processes within Agiloft and collaborate on BD systems (e.g., PARC). Manage special projects assigned by the CEO, including complex or high-risk initiatives. Streamline processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality. Quality Management Quality Management System (QMS) development and QC processes. Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions. Develop and analyze quality metrics. Support customer feedback initiatives in partnership with the Growth/BD Office. Training, Knowledge Management, and Service Community Coordination Design and deliver project management training programs. Integrate engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley) into project workflows. Partner with the CTO to advance AI/ML and automation adoption. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and after-action reviews. Service Community development to promote technical excellence and collaboration. Team Development Mentor and develop project and program management teams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Strengthen cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Licensed/Certified Professional in an appropriate program
• 12+ years of progressive project/program management experience in the AEC industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies in the AEC industry
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and support change across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Assisting the PMO Director
• Driving organizational project management excellence
• Overseeing enterprise-wide project procedure and project quality initiatives
• Developing project manager training in collaboration with Corporate L&D
• Verifying alignment of projects and programs with business objectives
• Defining the PMO’s vision, strategy, and operating model
• Aligning the project portfolio with organizational goals and strategic priorities
• Establishing and maintaining project management standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls
• PMO initiatives to prioritize efforts and allocate resources effectively
• Supporting Business Group leadership in business plan development and project manager assessments
• Collaborating with the Project Financial Controls Team on project control procedures and performance metrics
• Overseeing project lifecycle stages, approvals, and corrective action plans
• Maintaining and enhancing PM SOPs, tools, and methods across the enterprise
• Monitoring project performance, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio
• Delivering executive-level reports and insights to support strategic decisions
• Leading development of resource planning capabilities and KPIs to track outcomes
• Supporting contract management processes within Agiloft and collaborate on BD systems (e.g., PARC)
• Managing special projects assigned by the CEO, including complex or high-risk initiatives
• Streamlining processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality
• Quality Management System (QMS) development and QC processes
• Conducting internal audits and manage corrective actions
• Developing and analyzing quality metrics
• Supporting customer feedback initiatives in partnership with the Growth/BD Office
• Designing and delivering project management training programs
• Integrating engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley) into project workflows
• Partnering with the CTO to advance AI/ML and automation adoption
• Facilitating lessons learned sessions and after-action reviews
• Service Community development to promote technical excellence and collaboration
• Mentoring and developing project and program management teams
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• Strengthening cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level