Director IT Project Management Office

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Project Management Office is a critical member of the IT Leadership Team, responsible for driving IT initiatives and overseeing critical shared services within Information Technology.  This role leads Program Management, Agile Development, and Quality Assurance & Testing processes while implementing comprehensive IT governance frameworks.  The Director, Project Management Office manages IT budgets and vendor relationships, and serves as a key liaison between IT and business stakeholders.  By overseeing project intake, resource prioritization, and portfolio management, they ensure IT projects align with business objectives, remain on track, and stay within budget.  This position is instrumental in ensuring the maturity and effectiveness of IT processes, fostering operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement to support overall business goals.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provides leadership and oversight to Program Management, Agile Development and Quality Assurance & Testing teams.

• Leads the development and implementation of comprehensive IT governance frameworks to ensure alignment with business objectives, risk management, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within the IT organization.

• Provides strategic direction and executive oversight for enterprise-wide initiatives, aligning business objectives with technological capabilities, driving cross-functional collaboration between functional stakeholders and IT leadership, and ensuring successful implementation through effective resource allocation, performance monitoring, and change management strategies.

• Partners closely with the Finance team to develop, manage, and optimize IT budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals and maximizing return on IT investments.

• Directs the IT Vendor Management Office (VMO), developing strategic partnerships and optimizing vendor relationships to drive innovation, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence across the IT organization.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong command of change management issues and methodologies.

• A strong value system with impeccable integrity.

• Proven leadership ability with high energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.

• Ability to lead change while achieving business goals and objectives.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to adapt to differing audiences.

• Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to build cross-functional relationships.

• Exceptional financial management skills, with an ability to anticipate potential issues and propose mitigation plans.

• Passion for learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing enterprise level and/or multi-departmental projects to completion within a Fortune 500 size company or larger.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with industry standard project management methodologies for IT development (SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Lean, PMBOK, ITIL, etc.).

• Knowledge of project management tools such as Project Portfolio Management, Agile Planning, MS Office, SharePoint, etc.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an