Senior Director, Project Management Office

The Senior Director, Project Management Office is responsible for establishing and leading the PMO to ensure projects are executed effectively and align with the organization's strategic objectives. This is a pivotal, newly created role aimed at embedding project management as a core discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide standards, templates, governance, and training programs to ensure project management maturity aligns with strategic goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in setting up and leading PMOs, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to right-size practices for the organization's maturity level. The Enterprise PMO Leader will manage a small team of enterprise project managers and collaborate closely with functional project managers across the business to drive project excellence and business transformation.

• Establish enterprise-wide project management standards, templates, and governance processes to ensure consistency and quality in project execution.
• Lead the creation and delivery of a comprehensive project management training program to build PMO capabilities across the organization.
• Lead the prioritization and selection of projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee project portfolio management, including monitoring progress, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Provide accountability for delivery success of projects and programs managed by the PMO.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Implement project performance metrics and reporting systems to track progress, identify issues, and support decision-making.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by conducting post-project reviews and incorporating lessons learned into PMO practices.
• Tailor PMO practices to suit the organization's maturity, ensuring that processes are efficient, flexible, and scalable as the business evolves.
• Manage and develop the PMO team, providing mentorship and support to project managers.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in project management and PMO leadership, preferably in a large, complex organization.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the value of PMO to both project teams and executive leadership.