Director of Program Management Office (PMO)
About The Position
This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for standing up PMO capabilities from the ground up, promoting a culture of project excellence, and aligning initiatives with corporate strategy. The Director of Program Management Office (PMO) will oversee a project portfolio spanning technology, operations, finance, business transformation, and enterprise initiatives. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, influence stakeholders across all departments, and guide the evolution of the PMO into a strategic decision support function while promoting a culture of excellence and aligning initiatives with corporate strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technology, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive project and program management experience, including 3+ years leading a PMO or large-scale project function.
- Demonstrated experience standing up or maturing PMO capabilities in a matrixed environment.
- Experience leading both IT and business transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of hybrid delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps).
- Proficient in Smartsheet or other project/portfolio management tools.
- PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification strongly preferred.
- Must be able to pass a credit, criminal, and employment background check.
Nice To Haves
- Financial services industry, preferably banking or credit union organizations
- Experience managing vendor or consultant-led projects
- Familiarity with strategic planning, enterprise PMO models, or decision support frameworks
Responsibilities
- PMO Establishment & Strategic Leadership
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Project Execution & Oversight
- Coaching & Capability Building
- Strategic Evolution of the PMO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
