Director of Program Management Office (PMO)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for standing up PMO capabilities from the ground up, promoting a culture of project excellence, and aligning initiatives with corporate strategy.

The Director of Program Management Office (PMO) will oversee a project portfolio spanning technology, operations, finance, business transformation, and enterprise initiatives. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, influence stakeholders across all departments, and guide the evolution of the PMO into a strategic decision support function while promoting a culture of excellence and aligning initiatives with corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Establishment & Strategic Leadership

Portfolio & Program Management

Project Execution & Oversight

Coaching & Capability Building

Strategic Evolution of the PMO

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technology, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).

8+ years of progressive project and program management experience, including 3+ years leading a PMO or large-scale project function.

Demonstrated experience standing up or maturing PMO capabilities in a matrixed environment.

Experience leading both IT and business transformation initiatives.

Strong understanding of hybrid delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps).

Proficient in Smartsheet or other project/portfolio management tools.

PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Financial services industry, preferably banking or credit union organizations

Experience managing vendor or consultant-led projects

Familiarity with strategic planning, enterprise PMO models, or decision support frameworks

Must be able to pass a credit, criminal, and employment background check.

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