Lead and transform the enterprise PMO by defining strategy, governance, and PPM frameworks. Oversee portfolio planning, resource and capacity forecasting, risk management, budgets, executive reporting, and cross-functional delivery. Mentor PMO teams, drive change management, improve methodologies, and present portfolio updates to executive leadership to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
Job Title: Senior Director – Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: OH 44308(Onsite/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: OH 44308(Onsite/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead and transform our enterprise project management organization. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving PMO maturity, improving project delivery methodologies, and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will oversee the PMO, establish governance, improve operational excellence, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Management Office (PMO) team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Define and execute the organization's PMO strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Transform project management practices by implementing best-in-class governance, methodologies, standards, and processes.
- Establish and maintain enterprise project portfolio management (PPM) frameworks.
- Drive strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of enterprise initiatives.
- Develop project forecasting models, including resource, staffing, capacity, budget, and timeline planning.
- Lead portfolio planning and ensure effective allocation of project resources.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project and portfolio risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Build executive dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into project health, financial performance, and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and align investments with strategic goals.
- Ensure consistent project governance, compliance, and delivery standards across all programs.
- Drive organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, and financial performance.
- Present project portfolio updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive project and program management experience.
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing PMO teams and enterprise portfolios.
- Demonstrated experience transforming and maturing PMO organizations.
- Strong expertise in project portfolio management, governance, and strategic planning.
- Experience with resource planning, workforce forecasting, and capacity management.
- Extensive experience in project risk management and mitigation planning.
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities.
- Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certifications.
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Microsoft Project Online, Jira, Azure DevOps, or Planview.
- MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
Key Skills
- PMO Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- Program Management
- Resource & Capacity Planning
- Staff Forecasting
- Financial Planning & Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Transformation
- Governance & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Performance Metrics & Executive Reporting
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a seasoned PMO executive who can think strategically while driving operational excellence. They should have a passion for transforming project delivery, building high-performing teams, improving governance, and enabling successful execution of the organization's strategic objectives. The ability to forecast staffing needs, manage portfolio risks, and influence executive decision-making is essential. Healthcare experience is a plus but is not a mandatory requirement.
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