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Position Title:	Director of Project Management Office
Department:	Project Management
Reports To:	Head of Project Management
Job Type:	Full Time
Shift:	Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Exempt / Non-Exempt:	Exempt

Purpose: 

The Director of Project Management Office is responsible for leading project management initiatives and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of all projects within the organization. This role will involve developing and implementing project management processes, driving project governance, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the PMO, aligning project management practices with organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance project management processes to increase efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Manage project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and allocation, to optimize project delivery.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand project requirements, expectations, and priorities, and ensure transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks and issues related to project delivery and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Implement performance metrics and KPIs to monitor project progress, identify areas for improvement, and drive accountability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Establish quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and industry standards.
• Manage direct reports.
• Establish and monitor objective annual goals for direct reports.
• Conduct performance reviews and establish performance improvement plans as needed.
• Recruit, interview, and select personnel for hire.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives.
• Start job duties on time, stay on the job throughout the assigned shift to complete duties properly, and attend all scheduled meetings and appointments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.

 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field required.
• Master\'s degree preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in project management leadership roles, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives is a plus.