Project Management Office Director

Job Title: Project Management Office Director

The Elevator Pitch

Evolv is seeking a Director of Program Management Office (PMO) to drive enterprise-wide operational excellence, investment discipline, and strategic alignment. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, combining operations strategy, M&A management, and Chief of Staff–level responsibilities. 
 
You’ll lead the design and execution of our PMO framework, oversee mission-critical transformation projects, and help guide investment decisions that shape Evolv’s future growth. The ideal candidate brings a mix of strategic finance acumen, operational rigor, and project leadership to help us scale efficiently and sustainably.

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

In the first 30 days, you will:

• Assess current project management and operational practices. 
• Meet with functional leaders to understand workflows, priorities, and pain points. 
• Begin drafting a standardized project intake and approval framework. 
  

Within 3 months, you will:

• Launch a formalized intake and prioritization process aligned to strategic and financial goals. 
• Establish centralized visibility into project health, milestones, and resource allocation. 
• Build trusted relationships across the executive team, IT, Operations, and Engineering. 
  

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Lead a fully operational PMO supporting transparency, execution discipline, and scalability. 
• Deliver executive-level performance reporting across programs and investments. 
• Be recognized as a trusted advisor to the CFO and leadership team for decision-making and execution alignment. 
  

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Enterprise Operations & Strategy 

• Lead regular operations and investment reviews across R&D, Sales, and Service. 

• Measure and report return on invested capital (ROIC) to inform resource allocation. 

• Recommend which initiatives to greenlight, adjust, or sunset based on performance and strategic value. 

• Identify operational efficiencies including highlights on where to invest more and where to optimize spend. 

• Drive continuous improvement actions through cross-functional operations reviews. 
   

M&A Leadership 

• Manage the M&A funnel, including pipeline evaluation, due diligence, and deal execution project management. 

• Develop and maintain the Evolv valuation model to inform investment decisions. 

• Serve as integration lead, ensuring seamless onboarding of acquired teams, systems, and processes. 
   

Program & Transformation Management 

• Build and lead a high-performing PMO that brings structure, visibility, and accountability to cross-functional initiatives. 

• Drive major enterprise transformation programs, such as: 

• Quote-to-Cash optimization 

• Accounts Receivable system modernization 

• Supply chain and procurement transformation 

• Software subscription and indirect spend reduction initiatives 

• Implement standardized project intake, prioritization, and tracking frameworks that align with strategic goals. 
   

Executive & Board Operations 

• Partner closely with Executive Leadership Team on communications, decision support, and follow-through. 

• Lead logistics and content preparation for Board meetings, including agenda development and post-meeting follow-up. 
• Support employee communications to align the organization around strategy, performance, and priorities. 
  

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?

You will be reporting directly to our Chief Financial Officer in this role. Evolv and this team are cross-functional with a focus on reducing risk and improving the use of technology throughout the organization.  

Where is the role located?

Our headquarters is in Waltham, MA. Our ideal candidate is based locally to our office with the ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.  

Compensation and Transparency Statement 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000- $222,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay tran