Director, Enterprise Program Management Office

Proto Labs•Maple Plain, MN

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO) is a senior leadership role responsible for building and leading Protolabs' enterprise-wide program management discipline. This position will establish a lightweight governance framework to ensure the effective prioritization, funding, and execution of strategic initiatives that advance Protolabs' business goals. Reporting to the Chief Technology and AI Officer, the ePMO Director will lead the strategic planning and capital prioritization process, develop the Protolabs Delivery Framework (PDF), oversee portfolio and program performance, and cultivate a Community of Practice (CoP) to enhance project management capability across all functions. This is a hybrid role being onsite at HQ in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
10 or more years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management
5 or more years of people leadership experience managing enterprise PMOs or cross-functional portfolios
Proven experience developing governance frameworks, capital planning processes, and strategic prioritization models
Experience with enterprise delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall) and transformation programs
Familiarity with PPM tools (Planview, Smartsheet, Project Online, Jira Align, or similar)
Demonstrated success in developing and leading a project management community or center of excellence
Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and business judgment
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Data-driven approach to portfolio management
Strong understanding of technology-enabled business transformation
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage through change

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, or PfMP (PMI)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile certification
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of the Protolabs Delivery Framework - establishing standard methodologies, templates, and governance for program and project execution
Partner with the CTAIO, CFO, and Executive Leadership Team to run the annual strategic and capital planning process
Chair the Program Review Board and oversee stage-gate and governance processes for all enterprise programs
Maintain enterprise visibility into the strategic portfolio, ensuring alignment with Protolabs' business strategies
Oversee a portfolio of enterprise initiatives spanning technology, operations, manufacturing, customer experience, and back-office functions
Drive consistent reporting on scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues through standardized dashboards and executive scorecards
Partner with Finance to manage capital budgets, forecast accuracy, and benefits realization
Implement time tracking and resource management practices to optimize delivery capacity and capital capitalization
Build and lead a Project Management Community of Practice (CoP) across business functions
Define project manager competencies, training paths, and performance standards.
Provide coaching and mentoring for project and program managers across Protolabs
Evaluate, select, and manage enterprise Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) tools to support program tracking, resource management, and reporting
Integrate portfolio data with enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, financial systems) for transparency
Establish and track key delivery metrics - including on-time delivery, budget adherence, risk mitigation effectiveness, and benefits realization
Serve as a change leader driving accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome-focused delivery
Communicate portfolio status and insights to senior executives and the Board
Cultivate a culture of transparency, empowerment, and continuous improvement