Head of Project Management

Agate Software • Okemos, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Agate Software, we are building a better world by revolutionizing how government agencies and nonprofits manage their grant processes. Our solutions empower our customers to maximize their resources, drive compliance, and focus on their core missions of distributing millions of dollars in funding for critical social services. Our success is built on three pillars: Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. For over 20 years, Agate Software has been at the forefront of transformative innovation in the grant management industry. Our journey is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to pushing boundaries. By simplifying complex workflows, enhancing transparency, and turbo-charging efficiency, we enable our customers to maximize the impact of their funding. Always challenging the status quo, we strive to set new industry standards and we are seeking the brightest minds to join us in this mission. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, growth-oriented, mission-driven environment, read on to see how this position aligns with your skills and interests! Please note that this is an onsite position that is eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days required onsite/2 days remote) after the first 90 days.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading a PMO, project portfolio, or similar function in software, SaaS, technology implementation, or professional services, including 8+ years of project management experience within software development environments and at least 5 years leading a PMO or project delivery organization.
• A record of accomplishment building, evolving, or scaling PMO organizations through meaningful periods of business growth or change.
• Strong portfolio management and capacity-planning expertise, with the judgment to balance customer commitments, business priorities, and available resources.
• Deep practical knowledge of modern project and delivery practices, including Agile/Scrum, project planning, schedule management, scope management, and complex customer implementations designed to drive standardization, efficiencies, and productivity.
• Proven change leadership, including the ability to bring experienced teams through new ways of working while preserving the knowledge and practices that create value.
• Strong executive communication and cross-functional influence, with the ability to build alignment across Engineering, Product, and other business functions.
• A hands-on, data-driven operating style and the curiosity to seamlessly move from the executive view into the details when needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Project Management, Technology Management, or related discipline) preferred.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next generation of Agate’s PMO.
• Evolve the operating model, governance, decision frameworks, and leadership practices needed to support continued growth.
• Lead portfolio strategy and capacity planning.
• Create clear visibility across priorities, commitments, resources, dependencies, and delivery plans to support strong business decisions.
• Build scalable delivery practices.
• Strengthen planning, execution, schedule management, scope management, documentation, and customer communication across the PMO.
• Turn data into action.
• Use delivery metrics and operational insights to fulfill the sales pipeline, anticipate risk, identify opportunities, and continuously improve performance.
• Lead thoughtful transformation.
• Introduce changes in practical stages, build adoption, and bring together proven institutional knowledge with modern PMO practices.
• Partner across the business.
• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Sales, and other leaders to align priorities, navigate cross-functional decisions, and support exceptional customer outcomes.
• Develop a high-performing PMO organization.
• Coach and grow PMO leaders, strengthen accountability and decision-making, and build capabilities that scale with the company.

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an expansive range of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for innovation.
• We strive to attract, develop, and retain the brightest minds from all walks of life, and we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, and all those who can provide different perspectives that contribute to the diversification of our team.
• Individuals who embrace innovation and intellectual curiosity are invited to bring their unique personal and professional experiences to the table to enrich our creativity, thought leadership, and discovery.

What This Job Offers

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