Director of Project Management

Position Summary:

The Director of the PMO & Office of the CIO is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide Project Management Office (PMO) and managing the administrative and operational functions that support the Office of the CIO. This dual-role position ensures the efficient execution of IT programs and projects aligned with business priorities while also managing communications, budget planning, vendor coordination, and executive-level support for the CIO.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership

• Lead and mature the enterprise PMO function, including project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices across the IT organization.
• Oversee the execution of the IT project portfolio to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and budget, while meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Provide supervision, guidance and mentorship to project managers and business analysts.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to align the project portfolio with enterprise strategy and drive value realization.

 

Office of the CIO Administration

• Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the CIO, ensuring operational effectiveness and alignment with the CIO's priorities.
• Manage the daily administrative operations of the Office of the CIO, including executive communications, leadership meeting coordination, initiative tracking, and documentation.
• Support CIO with preparation for executive meetings, board updates, and key internal/external presentations.
• Oversee budget planning, forecasting, and tracking for the IT department; collaborate with Finance to manage cost centers, capital expenditures, and vendor spend.
• Coordinate with Legal, HR, Procurement, and other departments to support IT operations and strategic initiatives.
• Lead strategic planning and annual goal-setting efforts for the IT organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises PMO staff.
• Provides leadership to cross-functional project teams and vendor partners.

Work Environment:

• Occasional travel may be required for project or executive meetings.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in IT project/program management and/or business operations, including 3+ years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Experience in managing or supporting C-level executives, preferably within a corporate IT function.

 

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and communications.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to synthesize complex information and drive execution.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.