Senior Director, Technology & Transformation PMO

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Transformation & Technology Enterprise Portfolio/Project Management, will develop and lead the Transformation and Technology (T&T) PMO function. The leader will be responsible for establishing a vision and long-term global strategy to align McCormick Technology and Transformation organization to a common approach to managing complex transformation initiatives. This role requires heavy influence at all levels, leveraging data, tools, agility, leadership and grit to align leaders to a common purpose. The leader and their team work cross-functionally to determine priority projects and ensure successful delivery of transformation projects throughout the entire lifecycle (from plan, build, launch, and post-launch optimization) with the highest operational excellence in place.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information sciences, engineering, or equivalent years of industry experience.
• 15+ years’ experience in strategy, project leadership, consulting (strategy & operations, technology), PMO, or other similar roles managing enterprise-wide, complex global programs with multiple projects/work streams.
• Previous experience working in a ‘Delivery-as-a-Service’ model with the ability to evaluate and articulate the portfolio in commercial terms (Revenue, Delivery, Savings, Value Pools).
• Extensive experience identifying, monitoring and reporting project interdependencies, risks and issue resolution.
• Previous experience creating a project management center of excellence; setting PMI PMBoK project management best practices, processes and policies.
• Proven experience in attracting, inspiring, developing, and retaining a diverse, high-performing global team of project coordinators, project managers, program managers and global process owners.
• Ability to seek and establish executive relationships throughout the organization to establish a strong network with key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of influencing C-Level Business Leaders.
• Visionary leader with a bias for execution who can also dig into the details with the front-line team.
• Data-driven mindset with proven experience utilizing metrics & insights as tools for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external teams to ensure successful execution of large, complex, global projects.
• Provide direction and stewardship for the functions within the PMO, including program management, project management, agile management, change management, communications and training.
• Lead the development, execution, continuous improvement, and adoption of frameworks to operationalize program management best practices across the enterprise, from building, launching, and post-launch optimization.
• Prioritize key initiatives to ensure the most impactful projects are delivered successfully.
• Assemble and organize internal and external cross-functional teams to effectively execute assigned projects. This includes risk management, stakeholder management, regulation/governance, meeting cadence, communication best practices, etc.
• Establish cross-functional goals and ensure there is a common understanding of scope and objectives.
• Communicate alignment of multiple initiatives to ensure clarity of purpose against growth strategy.
• Connect the dots.
• Work with Transformation Office regularly to address business needs efficiently and identify gaps/opportunities to evolve processes with a focus on scalability.
• Provide executive transparency and analysis into the financial health, spend, and strategic alignment of the Business Transformation portfolio and Technology portfolio overall.
• Inspire, mentor, and manage a high-performing PMO team.
• Develop governance structure and approval matrix, allowing for flexibility to drive innovation and empowerment.
• Develop strong relationships with key internal and external customers and third-party partners.
• Create Business Transformation strategic planning process (3 Yr Long-term plan) linked to the business strategies and enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Ensure program and project performance metrics are defined, monitored, executed and reported to deliver business value.
• Lead demand and capacity management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

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