PMO Manager.

American IT Systems•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are building an IT PMO from scratch and are looking for a top-tier talent to design the approach, implement the rhythm and governance, and raise the bar on project delivery. This is a great opportunity for a high-growth candidate who wants meaningful ownership and visibility. The PMO Manager will lead and mature our Project Management Office, focusing on standardizing project execution, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving operational excellence. The role involves overseeing project governance, resource planning, milestone tracking, and cross-functional coordination, with a focus on supporting digital transformation initiatives like ERP implementation and integrations.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in project management, preferably in energy or industrial services.
Proven leadership in PMO or program management roles.
Strong understanding of ERP systems.
Experience with various project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Wagile).
Excellent communication (both written and verbal), analytical, and organizational skills.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification preferred.
Familiarity with turbine lifecycle management and overhaul processes.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused organization.

Responsibilities

Maintain and mature PMO frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
Align project execution with strategic business objectives and service delivery models.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across project lifecycle management.
Refine and improve standardized processes for project intake, planning, execution, and closeout.
Monitor project performance, ensure adherence to guidelines and manage stage gate process and approvals.
Ensure consistent adherence to policies and processes with respect to IT, Finance and Procurement.
Manage project pipeline and resource allocation across projects.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to resolve bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
Report portfolio performance in quarterly IT Steering Committee.
Directly manage a multi-disciplinary team (Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Quality Assurance Analyst).
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across disciplines.
Ensure alignment of team activities with organizational priorities and project goals.
Provide executive-level reporting on project health, risks, and financial performance.
Serve as liaison between stakeholders of various departments (operations, finance, engineering, and IT teams).
Support customer-facing documentation and milestone deliverables.