Managed Services - Strategic PMO Director

PwC•Tampa, FL

1d•$155,000 - $410,000

About The Position

As a Strategic PMO Director, you will oversee the coordination of multiple projects within PwC’s Advisory practice, focusing on project selection, prioritization, resource allocation, governance, and alignment of delivery with organizational goals. You will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, shape client engagement strategy, guide teams through complex decisions, build leadership capability, and promote PwC’s values. The role combines portfolio insight, program management discipline, and client-facing communication to support managed services delivery, improve execution, and advance outcomes across broader program portfolios. The position includes setting strategic direction for managed PMO services across client engagements and portfolios; leading portfolio governance, prioritization, and resource allocation; directing planning, scope management, scheduling, and status reporting for complex transformation efforts; and overseeing project management tools and technology-enabled practices. You will also build executive client relationships, guide business cases and benefits realization plans, coach program and project leaders, address delivery risks, and validate compliance with professional standards, independence requirements, and the firm’s code of conduct. Travel may be required up to 60%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 8 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference for study in at least one of the following fields: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, or Law/Legal Studies.
Demonstrated director-level program governance across managed services portfolios.
Experience leading client-facing PMO transformations and executive stakeholder conversations.
Experience developing portfolio reporting, governance, and delivery oversight frameworks.
Ability to translate market gaps into managed services growth opportunities.
Experience driving technology-enabled process improvement across multiple engagements.
Ability to mentor emerging leaders while balancing detail and enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for managed PMO services across multiple client engagements and program portfolios.
Lead project portfolio prioritization, governance, and resource allocation to align delivery with business objectives.
Direct program planning, scope management, scheduling, and status reporting for complex transformation efforts.
Guide development of business cases, benefits realization plans, and executive reporting for leadership review.
Oversee deployment and adoption of project management tools, including Jira, Confluence, Planview, and Clarity.
Build executive client relationships and shape delivery approaches that support growth and long-term value.
Coach program and project leaders on delivery methods, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination.
Apply strategic thinking, analytical assessment, and process improvement to address delivery risks and execution gaps.
Advance technology-enabled program management practices that improve transparency, accountability, and delivery outcomes.
Validate adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and the firm’s code of conduct.