Director, Program Management Office (PMO)
About The Position
Ascend Analytics is a high-growth, private equity–backed company driving the energy transition at the intersection of cloud technology and expert services. With strong investor engagement and an active value-creation plan, we are focused on driving operational excellence, accelerating growth, and building a scalable platform for future expansion. The Director of Program Management Office (PMO) will establish and lead a centralized PMO function to drive execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is critical to aligning cross-functional priorities, ensuring disciplined execution, and delivering measurable outcomes tied to the company’s growth and operational improvement agenda. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and hands-on program leadership in high-growth or private equity–backed environments.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in program management, operations, consulting, or related roles
- Proven experience in a private equity–backed, high-growth, or startup environment
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable impact
- Strong program and project management expertise (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid methodologies)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
- High level of ownership, accountability, and bias for action
Nice To Haves
- Experience building or scaling a PMO function preferred
- Background in consulting (e.g., strategy or operations) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the PMO function, including frameworks, tools, and governance processes
- Establish standardized program and project management methodologies across the organization
- Drive prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management of strategic initiatives
- Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., revenue growth, margin expansion, systems implementation, M&A integration)
- Track and report on program milestones, risks, and KPIs to leadership and board stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve execution speed, accountability, and cross-functional coordination
- Implement performance management systems to ensure initiatives deliver expected outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness
- Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, functional teams, and private equity sponsors
- Facilitate executive-level updates, including board-ready reporting materials
- Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing PMO team as the company scales
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and results-driven execution
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus of up to 10%
- Flexible work hours
- Collaborative environment
- Real opportunities for advancement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- Parental leave
- FSA and Health Savings Account options and dependent care
- 401(k) with a 3% non-elective company contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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