Project Management Office Director - Hybrid 80% Remote
About The Position
Wake County’s Information Technology team is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Director to serve as a strategic business leader, guiding a team of professionals who deliver critical and impactful services across the organization. In this hybrid role - balancing remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, you’ll set the tone for innovation and excellence, impacting customer experiences and developing strategies that define the division’s impact. You will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing and maintaining services related to program and project management. This role provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for Wake County’s portfolio of business technology projects and transformation services. The PMO Director will develop and implement procedures and practices to accomplish the goals and objectives of the County and the division. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with organizational priorities. You will establish and maintain project management standards, drive continuous improvement and partner with business sponsors and executive leadership to advance business goals in a transparent and accountable manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration or a related field
- Five years of leadership experience in information technology and/or a project management office
- PMP, PgMP, PfMP or related project management certification (i.e. Scrum Master, Agile Leader)
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Nice To Haves
- 7-10 years of experience managing complex projects or programs
- Demonstrated skills and success managing enterprise-wide initiatives
- A strategic thinker and have ability to operationalize long-term goals
- Solid leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to manage through conflict
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Ability to influence without formal authority
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the enterprise technology project management and transformation framework, methodologies and standards to organizational strategy
- Lead portfolio planning and prioritization in collaboration with executive leadership and business departments input
- Promote disciplined project execution, change management practices and stakeholder engagement
- Champions continuous improvement across the project lifecycle
- Lead and develop PMO staff to build a high-preforming team culture
- Providing transparent and accurate reporting to business sponsors and executives
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Top-notch benefits
- Good work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
