Program Management Office (PMO) Director

AG Consulting Partners, Inc.•Olympia, WA

4h•$60 - $67•Hybrid

About The Position

We are actively seeking two senior candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or E-Verify requirements. We are only accepting candidates based out of Washington state, due to the hybrid nature of this opportunity. Please note: This is a 4-month contract role This is a hybrid role that requires approximately 25% of time each month onsite, in Olympia, WA Role Overview The PMO Director will oversee program management operations for the Workers’ Compensation Systems Modernization (WCSM) Program for our public sector client. This program is focused on transforming L&I’s existing mainframe-centric systems into a modern, cloud-first model, enabling more efficient operations, enhanced capabilities, and improved scalability for future business needs. The PMO Director will work closely with the WCSM Program Director to evaluate strategic objectives, define program structure, and make recommendations to ensure alignment with modernization goals. This role will establish, lead, and sustain the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring that its frameworks, tools, and governance processes adhere to industry best practices. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing large-scale IT and business transformation initiatives in public sector settings and demonstrates strong governance, communication, and leadership capabilities. As a PMO Director for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following: Collaborating with the WCSM Program Director to assess progress toward program objectives and recommend adjustments to structure or approach. Overseeing PMO operations, ensuring consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and tools across all active projects. Reviewing and refining integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project to track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables. Managing budget forecasts, risk registers, and change management plans to ensure projects stay within defined scope and cost parameters. Leading PMs, vendors, and stakeholders through program governance meetings, steering committees, and executive updates. Working with external modernization vendors to monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with contract terms. Facilitating regular communications with key stakeholders — including sponsors, legislative partners, and agency leadership — to ensure transparency and alignment. Providing strategic oversight and guidance to project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the modernization lifecycle.

Requirements

Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, or an equivalent credential.
Ten (10) years of experience providing program and project management services for large, complex initiatives.
Five (5) years leading large-scale projects in state or local government, including modernization or transformation programs.
Proven expertise in business and IT modernization projects within a multi-stakeholder enterprise environment.
Demonstrated experience managing vendors and external service providers, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
Ability to establish and maintain standardized project management practices—including risk, issue, change, budget, and schedule management processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project for creating and managing complex integrated schedules.
Strong background in budget oversight and fiscal responsibility, with experience optimizing costs while maintaining quality deliverables.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to guide cross-functional teams and maintain executive alignment.
Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse project teams toward defined outcomes using standard PMO frameworks and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-first technology transformations or mainframe system modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with public sector governance structures, legislative reporting, and agency-level communications.
Experience standing up or maturing a Program Management Office (PMO) within a large technology or modernization program.
Working knowledge of Agile or hybrid project management methodologies in an enterprise context.
Background in organizational change management (OCM) or communications strategy for technology transformation.
Experience using Atlassian tools, ADO (Azure DevOps), or similar platforms for portfolio tracking and reporting.
Advanced degree in Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify risks, issues, and process improvement opportunities proactively.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the WCSM Program Director to assess progress toward program objectives and recommend adjustments to structure or approach.
Overseeing PMO operations, ensuring consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and tools across all active projects.
Reviewing and refining integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project to track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Managing budget forecasts, risk registers, and change management plans to ensure projects stay within defined scope and cost parameters.
Leading PMs, vendors, and stakeholders through program governance meetings, steering committees, and executive updates.
Working with external modernization vendors to monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with contract terms.
Facilitating regular communications with key stakeholders — including sponsors, legislative partners, and agency leadership — to ensure transparency and alignment.
Providing strategic oversight and guidance to project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the modernization lifecycle.