Director of Project Management Office

The Director of PMO is a crucial role in a company for several reasons. They ensure that all projects are aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives, helping to drive the overall vision and mission forward. By standardizing project management practices, the Director of PMO improves efficiency and effectiveness across all projects, leading to better resource utilization and cost savings. They identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that projects are completed successfully and minimizing potential disruptions to the business. The Director of PMO establishes and maintains high standards for project execution, ensuring that deliverables meet quality expectations and stakeholder requirements. By managing relationships with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met, the Director of PMO enhances stakeholder satisfaction and fosters trust and collaboration. They drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging performance data to refine processes and enhance project outcomes. The Director of PMO leads and mentors the project management team, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing team.

Job Summary: The Director of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the organization. This role involves leading the PMO team, establishing project management standards, and ensuring projects align with the company's strategic goals. The Director will also manage project portfolios, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement in project management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement PMO strategies, policies, and procedures. Lead and mentor the PMO team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the management of all projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation across projects to ensure efficient use of personnel, budget, and materials. Coordinate with other departments to secure necessary resources.
• Stakeholder Engagement / Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams. Capture all stakeholder demands in a centralized enterprise demand and project management tool. Hold regular departmental/stakeholder meetings to ensure demand is properly captured and documented. Projects and demand are being properly prioritized, scoped, and moved through the various stage gates from demand to project approvals. Once approved, ensure the project teams and project management oversight is in place for success for all projects. Ensure stakeholder needs and expectations are met. Once
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Performance Measurement: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure project performance and PMO effectiveness. Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on performance data.
• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for project managers and team members. Promote best practices and ensure adherence to project management standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a PMO. Proven track record of managing complex projects and leading high-performing teams.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification required.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in project management software and tools.

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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