Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Modular Infrastructure Projects [Houston, TX - USA]

SUBMER • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling. We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greater efficiency and lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production. We are seeking a highly organized and strategic PMO Lead to drive the successful delivery of modular infrastructure projects. This role will coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless execution from concept through delivery. This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX, ideally suited for a candidate who can balance on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate brings strong PMO leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex dependencies, oversee governance, and deliver clear, executive-level insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA or PMP preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in program/project management, including PMO leadership
• Experience in modular infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs at scale
• Strong financial, operational, and risk management expertise
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

• MBA or PMP preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance models, and best practices
• Implement standardized processes, controls, and reporting structures
• Drive accountability and alignment across all stakeholders
• Serve as the central hub coordinating engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations
• Ensure seamless collaboration across teams and external partners
• Proactively resolve cross-functional challenges and competing priorities
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and key milestones
• Track progress and drive on-time, on-budget delivery
• Identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies
• Identify and manage risks across the project portfolio
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial tracking in partnership with finance
• Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams
• Deliver clear and concise executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and milestones
• Build dashboards and reporting tools for real-time visibility
• Support leadership decision-making with actionable insights

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• Medical Insurance Plan.
• 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.
• A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior