Sr Manager, PMO

Fortra

21h

About The Position

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more! The Senior Manager, PMO leads the Enterprise (Project Management Office) PMO function, driving disciplined execution, portfolio visibility, and delivery of the company’s most critical cross-functional initiatives. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role partners closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to translate strategy into execution, ensuring delivery across strategic projects, technology implementations, and corporate development integrations.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in project management
3-5 years in enterprise program management, PMO leadership, and/or people leadership
Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Advanced executive presence and verbal/written communication skills
Deep experience in project governance and portfolio management
PM Data Visualization Experience & MSFT PM Tool Mastery

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering with a Chief of Staff, corporate development, or executive office
SaaS, high-growth, or PE-backed environment experience
Global or distributed team leadership experience
PMI PMP / Six Sigma Black Belt or other project management professional certifications

Responsibilities

Own and operate the Enterprise PMO, including governance, standards, and delivery.
Define and evolve the PMO operating model (intake, prioritization, stage-gating, cadence).
Establish clear accountability, decision rights, and execution rigor across initiatives.
Lead or co-lead top enterprise initiatives, including: Corporate development integrations, strategic business programs, and ELT-sponsored strategic initiatives
Partner with executive sponsors to manage scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Own enterprise project intake and prioritization with the Chief of Staff.
Maintain a clear, current view of the enterprise delivery portfolio.
Balance strategic demand with organizational capacity.
Build and maintain enterprise project dashboards and reporting.
Provide consistent, executive-ready communication on status, risks, and delivery health.
Act as a single source of truth for enterprise execution progress.
Standardize project templates, tools, and best practices.
Enable project managers and cross-functional leaders through clear processes and guidance.
Continuously improve PMO effectiveness as the organization scales.
Lead and develop the PMO team of Project Managers and/or other resources.
Set expectations for delivery quality, stakeholder engagement, and accountability.
Assess and recommend future PMO capacity needs.