Director, PMO & Transformation Delivery

Adelphi Group•Summit, NJ

1d•$117,500 - $164,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Director, PMO & Transformation Delivery, you will lead strategic and day-to-day project execution across multiple business units and brands. You will oversee a team of project managers and the successful delivery of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. The role drives operational excellence, process optimization, and consistent application of project management best practices. You will support the growth and development of your team, foster collaboration, and serve as a key escalation and decision-making point within the department. The position oversees project planning, execution, delivery, resource and financial visibility, stakeholder communication, scoping, and risk management across assigned businesses. It also develops agency-wide workflows and best practices, supports process education and adoption, improves project management and production operations, and evaluates digital project management technologies. People management includes mentorship and career development, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and fostering a high-performing team culture. The director facilitates collaboration among brand teams, clients, partners, and internal leadership, and resolves escalated issues. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days a week, to the extent permissible by local law, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager. Omnicom states its commitment to inclusive teams and equal employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across assigned businesses, aligning work with Propeller’s goals and client objectives.
Develop project plans and roadmaps with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee day-to-day operations of cross-functional teams in a nimble, agile environment.
Ensure projects meet quality standards, remain within scope, and are delivered on time; identify and address risks and roadblocks.
Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration across disciplines.
Provide visibility into assigned brands’ overall health, including resource allocation, capacity, financial performance, timelines, and submissions.
Escalate concerns and risks as needed.
Facilitate stakeholder communication and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as a key contact for project- and brand-related matters.
Oversee project management routines, including status meetings, hot sheets, timelines, and meeting notes.
Lead scoping and financial planning for assigned businesses, aligning with client needs and agency priorities.
Monitor brand financial health and address risks or variances related to scope, forecasts, profit margins, and resource allocation.
Develop agency-wide and cross-agency workflows and best practices for new and existing processes.
Oversee education, training, and onboarding initiatives that support adoption of new processes.
Establish project management disciplines and processes that balance agile methods and adaptability with multistep production workflows.
Identify opportunities to optimize project management functionality, production cycle times, and production cost management.
Evaluate digital project management technologies and recommend operational solutions.
Create and maintain process diagrams, training playbooks, workflow guides, and other training materials.
Review plans and documentation with brand leadership peers to secure senior leadership approval.
Mentor and support career development for assigned project managers.
Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, weekly check-ins, goal setting, performance management, and evaluations.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that values open communication, accountability, and mutual support.
Facilitate collaboration and alignment among brand teams, clients, and partners to support project execution and high-quality deliverables.
Provide internal leadership with proactive communication and regular updates on key initiatives and assigned businesses.
Resolve escalated issues efficiently and diplomatically while advocating for internal and external teams.