Manager, PMO & Strategic Planning

HUNTER COMMUNICATIONS•Eugene, OR

14m

About The Position

The Manager, PMO & Planning will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for driving successful delivery of critical projects while introducing consistent project management practices to support operational clarity and execution. This role blends direct project leadership with the development of processes, tools, and lightweight planning frameworks that enhance coordination across teams. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the manager will help bring visibility, structure, and alignment to key initiatives to support the delivery of outcomes while setting the foundation for scalable project management and planning as the company continues to grow. "This position is hiring for any one of Hunter Communications' offices in Eugene and Central Point, Oregon. Remote applicants may be considered only if they reside in one of the following states: Oregon, California, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, Maryland, Washington, Colorado, Montana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Connecticut, Michigan, Texas."

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or business analysis
Experience standing up or maturing a PMO, project framework, or similar delivery function
Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to guide without formal authority
Familiarity with common project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, MS Project, or similar)
Proven ability to lead complex projects from initiation through delivery, balancing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong analytical and communication skills to translate business objectives into clear project scopes, success metrics, and actionable plans.
Experience developing project documentation, workflows, and reporting mechanisms that improve transparency and alignment.
Skilled at engaging cross-functional teams to surface dependencies, manage risks, and drive consensus around priorities.
Comfortable introducing new processes and tools in a way that supports adoption without disrupting existing workflows.
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments while coordinating with leadership on priorities and progress.
Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions, leading status reviews, and delivering executive-facing updates.
Adaptable and pragmatic mindset, with a focus on creating scalable practices that align to the organization’s current maturity.
Must be able to work in an office environment
Must be able to communicate in an effective manner to perform job duties
Vision must be good or corrected in order to perform essential job duties
Hearing must be good or corrected in order to have the ability to understand information to perform essential job duties
Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computers, and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in telecom or infrastructure-heavy environments
Exposure to OKRs or similar strategic planning frameworks
Ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity, limited documentation, or evolving priorities
PMP (Project Management Professional)
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or similar

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects while establishing credibility through hands-on execution
Manage high-impact projects from initiation through completion, applying appropriate PM and BA methods.
Partner with stakeholders to define scope, align on goals, and establish clear success metrics.
Coordinate timelines, dependencies, risks, and resources across departments to ensure effective delivery.
Translate business objectives into actionable plans while adapting to evolving requirements.
Provide visibility into project health through consistent updates, structured reporting, and issue escalation.
Design and implement core PMO processes, including intake, prioritization, planning, and reporting.
Develop scalable tools, templates, and documentation standards to support consistent project execution.
Introduce lightweight governance practices that create alignment without unnecessary overhead.
Partner with leadership to ensure the PMO structure aligns with broader strategic planning needs.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and propose adjustments based on organizational maturity.
Engage with existing project coordinators to understand current practices, pain points, and opportunities.
Provide informal mentorship and coaching to encourage adoption of new standards and tools.
Deliver training and enablement activities to raise project management capabilities across teams.
Support a cultural shift toward structured execution, transparency, and ownership.