IT / Cyber PMO Governance & Process Manager
About The Position
The IT / Cyber PMO Governance and Process Manager leads the structured PMO using the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) framework to govern implementation of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The role establishes, maintains, improves, and enforces the standards, methodologies, and governance that guide execution of IT/Cyber projects and programs, with a focus on day-to-day PMO operations. The manager is expected to have CMMI DEV v3.0 Maturity Level 3 experience and to develop and execute quality activities for the IT/Cyber PMO. The role directs development and execution of IT/SDLC project management processes; designs governance frameworks; runs portfolio dashboards; and mentors project managers on processes to support IT governance and execution metrics. It works with leadership to secure commitment to process adoption and institutionalization. Core areas include governance framework and policy design, Agile/Waterfall methodology implementation, performance monitoring and reporting, process improvement, and oversight of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools. The manager also oversees and guides the Process Quality Assurance (PQA) function and resources, develops organization-level process training, and provides teams with training and guidance on CMMI-compliant processes and resolution of compliance findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
- IT project management experience in a structured PMO using PMBOK and operating in a CMMI DEV v3.0 Maturity Level 3 environment.
- PMI PMP certification.
- CMMI Associate or Practitioner certification.
- Proven experience managing a structured PMO in a PMBOK and CMMI DEV v3.0 Maturity Level 3 environment.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 product suite and PPM tools.
- Strong knowledge of IT project financial management best practices.
- Ability to influence, with good interpersonal and multitasking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with authority about processes.
- Demonstrated success maintaining a governance framework.
- Experience planning and implementing process improvements that lead to institutionalization.
- Experience leading an IT organization through a CMMI process maturity appraisal.
- Experience enhancing a PPM tool.
- Regulated utility industry experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business or Computer Science.
- CMMI Lead Appraiser experience.
- Experience implementing a PPM tool.
Responsibilities
- Direct the development and execution of IT/SDLC project management processes.
- Design governance frameworks and run portfolio dashboards.
- Mentor project managers in processes to support IT governance and execution metrics.
- Work with leadership to establish and maintain commitment to process adoption and institutionalization.
- Lead governance framework and policy design.
- Implement Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Monitor performance and provide reporting.
- Drive process improvement.
- Oversee Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.
- Oversee and guide the Process Quality Assurance (PQA) function and resources.
- Develop an organization-level process training plan.
- Train and guide project teams on CMMI-compliant IT/Cyber EPMO processes and resolution of compliance findings.
- Develop and achieve key IT governance and execution metrics and measurements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
