PMO Project Manager

Job Title

PMO Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The PMO Project Manager is responsible for developing and governing project management processes, standards, and tools to ensure consistent and effective project delivery. This role partners with internal teams, Clients, and external firms to drive adherence to PMO governance, maintain data integrity, and provide clear visibility into project performance. The PMO Project Manager also leads training and change management efforts to support adoption of PMO best practices.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Refined)

• Develop, document, and continuously improve PMO processes, standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to support consistent project delivery

• Create, maintain, and govern project management templates, tools, and methodologies across the PM team

• Provide PMO governance oversight to ensure adherence to established processes, standards, controls, and reporting requirements

• Monitor, validate, and maintain project data integrity across systems and reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

• Establish and manage PMO reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into project status, risks, issues, and outcomes

• Review project documentation (schedules, budgets, forecasts, change requests, and status reports) for compliance with PMO standards and governance expectations

• Partner with Clients and other FMP firms to align project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks

• Serve as a central point of coordination between internal PMs, Clients, and external partners to ensure consistent execution and communication

• Support leadership with governance insights, risk identification, escalation of non-compliance, and recommendations for corrective action

• Lead change management efforts for new or updated PMO processes, tools, and governance controls

• Design, develop, and deliver training and enablement programs to drive adoption of PMO standards, processes, and tools

• Coach and support project managers to ensure effective implementation and sustained adherence to PMO practices

• Identify process, governance, and data gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the project lifecycle

• Perform related assignments, as required, in support of PMO operations and continuous improvement

KEY COMPETENCIES

• PMO Governance & Compliance

• Process Improvement & Standardization

• Data Integrity & Reporting Accuracy

• Client & Stakeholder Partnership

• Change Management & Influence

• Organizational & Documentation Skills

• Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Analytical & Risk Awareness

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a PMO, project management, operations, or process improvement role

• Demonstrated experience establishing or supporting PMO governance, standards, and compliance mechanisms

• Proven ability to ensure data integrity and consistency across project management tools and reporting platforms

• Experience partnering with Clients and external firms in a consulting or multi-stakeholder environment preferred

• Experience developing and delivering training for project teams

• Strong proficiency in Smartsheet and Power BI, including dashboard and governance reporting development

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) preferred

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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