PMO Operations Associate Director (Remote)

Raytheon Technologies•Topsfield, MA

5d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled PMO (Project Management Office) Operations Manager within Collins Digital Technology to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Project Management Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, portfolio financial management, excellent organizational and leadership skills, experience in agile methods and a proven track record of driving operational efficiency. What YOU will do: Develop and implement standardized project management processes and templates to streamline project delivery and drive efficiency and consistency across all projects. Establish and maintain project management tools and reporting to facilitate project planning and execution, status reporting, and financial management. Monitor project performance against key metrics, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship on project management best practices, tools, and methodologies to ensure adherence to processes and the successful execution of projects. Ensure execution of portfolio financial commitments. Providing services to the PMO for forecasting & planning, actuals analysis, capital requests and variance analysis. Lead the Lean Agile Center of Excellence as the Product Manager providing leadership strategic direction, escalation of critical issues and establishment of common processes.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Proven experience in project management, with a focus on digital technology projects.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in implementing and managing project management tools and software (Planview Portfolios, Microsoft Project, JIRA).
Experience with metric dashboard and report development in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results.
Work productively in a fast-paced, demanding environment (virtually as well as in-person).

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standardized project management processes and templates to streamline project delivery and drive efficiency and consistency across all projects.
Establish and maintain project management tools and reporting to facilitate project planning and execution, status reporting, and financial management.
Monitor project performance against key metrics, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship on project management best practices, tools, and methodologies to ensure adherence to processes and the successful execution of projects.
Ensure execution of portfolio financial commitments.
Providing services to the PMO for forecasting & planning, actuals analysis, capital requests and variance analysis.
Lead the Lean Agile Center of Excellence as the Product Manager providing leadership strategic direction, escalation of critical issues and establishment of common processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate.
employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
And more!