Manager, PMO Technology & Tools

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic pioneer to join our team and drive innovation across our enterprise. This role offers the opportunity to shape how project management and collaboration tools are used in a fast-paced, product delivery environment. You’ll determine innovative ways to use tools, collaborate with talented professionals, and influence the strategic initiatives lifecycle that impacts the entire organization. If you are passionate about optimizing processes, enabling teams through technology, and delivering measurable results, this is your chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management, PMO operations, or technology tool administration.
Proven expertise in Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools (ex. Apptio, Atlassian) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, OneNote).
Experience with advanced PPM and DevOps platforms (e.g., Apptio, Azure DevOps, or similar) and enterprise-level integrations.
Strong understanding of tool integration with enterprise systems and data connectivity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage stakeholders and interpret needs and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead training sessions and create user-friendly documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Advanced logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Expert communication to others to convey information effectively as well as communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Expert knowledge of functions, features and applications of Microsoft Office; ability to use the cross-functional features of its applications to enhance overall organizational efficiency.
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or comparable experience required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe certification, or similar industry certifications.
Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making and reporting.
Expert creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Advanced ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Responsibilities

PMO Technology Governance: Lead the administration, optimization, and governance of all PMO-related tools and technologies, including PPM platforms, collaboration tools, and reporting systems.
Tool Strategy & Innovation: Define and execute strategies for leveraging PMO tools to improve delivery efficiency, collaboration, and transparency across the enterprise.
Citizen Development & Enablement: Drive rollout and deployment of PMO technology solutions through citizen development initiatives, ensuring adoption and a positive user experience across all stakeholder groups.
Collaboration & Productivity Tools: Establish governance standards and best practices for tools such as Apptio, Mural, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, and other platforms that enable project collaboration and document management.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Monitor tool performance, user sentiment, and adoption metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure consistent ways of working across the organization.
Integration & Data Connectivity: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate PMO tools with enterprise systems for seamless data flow, reporting, and analytics.
Training & Support: Develop and deliver training programs, user guides, and ongoing support for PMO tools and technologies to empower project managers, Agile Release Trains, and stakeholders.
Analytics & Insights: Aggregate and analyze data from PMO tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making and portfolio management.
Research & Emerging Trends: Stay current on emerging technologies and trends in project management, collaboration, and automation tools to recommend innovative solutions that drive business value.