Project Management Office Group Manager

Description

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Management Office Group Manager to join our team.

Project Management Office Group Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and evolution of the Novaspect Project Management Office.
• Develop project management personnel with individual training plans for application of the Novaspect project methodology.
• Mentor team members for career development and long-term employment at Novaspect.
• Conduct regular performance conversations with direct reports.
• Manage department short- and long-term resource loading plans.
• Support sales in developing and presenting solution proposals to potential customers.
• Develop hardware and software specification requirements and solutions for customer applications.
• Support automation services group with backup project management resources to support customer projects, contracts engagements and requests.
• Establish and manage engineering group capital budget. 
• Support Novaspect annual business planning process.

Competencies:

Communication

• Communicates clearly and concisely in routine and complex situations. 
• Tailors communication style to audience and context; facilitates discussions and encourages feedback. 
• Manages difficult or crucial conversations professionally.

Decision Making

• Makes sound, timely decisions in both routine and moderately complex scenarios. 
• Balances multiple viewpoints and considers longer-term impacts when solving problems. 

Directing Work

• Prioritizes and delegates work effectively to meet team objectives. 
• Balances workload, monitors progress and ensures resources are used efficiently. 

Developing & Optimizing Talent

• Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Implements effective talent development programs to enhance individual and team performance. 
• Supports recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.

Motivating & Inspiring

• Shares organizational vision and goals to motivate team members. 
• Creates a positive, inclusive, and accountable team environment.
• Encourage contributions and recognize achievements.

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Understands and aligns team objectives with organizational strategy. 
• Participates in strategic planning discussions and contributes to departmental goals.

Customer Focus & Informing

• Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and employees.
• Ensure concerns are addressed quickly and service delivery meets expectations.

Planning, Organizing & Resource Management

• Plans and organizes work to ensure efficient operations and project execution.
• Assists in budgeting and forecasting; tracks expenses and manages resources responsibly. 
• Monitors and controls resources to achieve operational efficiency.

Learning Agility & Developing Capability

• Demonstrates adaptability, continuous learning, and openness to new approaches.
• Supports development of both personal capability and overall organizational capability.

Achieving Results

• Drives team performance to achieve defined goals and quality standards.
• Maintains accountability for meeting deadlines, deliverables, and service expectations.

Requirements

Project Management Office Group Manager Education & Experience Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or equivalent desired.
• 10+ years in an engineering field desired.
• 5+ years of engineering group management or project management experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and proven ability to lead a team of highly skilled individuals.   

Cultural:

• Views change as an opportunity, 
• This position will involve working with many teammates and service providers to improve the success and sustainability of our diverse customer base
• Believes in the value of teamwork, both internal and external, as the driver for success
• Remote work on a part-time basis is available following an initial six-month orientation

Project Management Office Group Manager Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to