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    Director, EPMO - Des Moines, United States - Mavent Analytics

    Mavent Analytics
    Mavent Analytics Des Moines, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Mavent Analytics has been enlisted by our client to seek their highest-level EPMO leader. Although titled Director, this role is akin to a Senior Director or VP-level position in various organizations. This dynamic individual will collaborate closely with business leaders to steer business transformation throughout the organization. We are targeting candidates with experience in the manufacturing sector or related fields (durable goods), but not exclusive to IT services firms.

    Location: Des Moines, IA area. Seeking local IA resources or those open to relocating (full relocation package available).

    Mission:

    • Establish relationships and strong partnerships with key stakeholders across business units to influence physical product and digital transformation initiatives
    • Evangelize and consult with leaders to raise awareness for the EPMO Program and drive adoption
    • Define, prioritize, and support enterprise initiatives with the portfolio suite, aligning with business leaders and Enterprise Transformation Team peers
    • Contribute to the organization's delivery system by advocating the use of SAFe / Agile in digital transformation initiatives
    • Act as a liaison between business leaders and the Enterprise Architecture team, enhancing collaboration and project execution
    • Enhance the current EPMO through research, innovation, and best practices
    • Collaborate with the Business Architecture Team to enhance capabilities over time

    What's in it for you?

    • Privately held organization with robust support and investment and minimal corporate red tape
    • One-year-old Enterprise Transformation Team with ample room to make an impact
    • Opportunity to work in a company with a strong culture and values system
    • Company has doubled revenue in the last five years with ongoing aggressive growth
    • Report to a credible and respected leader with a focus on relationships and development
    • Significant potential for personal and professional growth

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field with 8-10+ years of business and EPMO leadership experience
    • Background in engineering or product management
    • Experience in EPMO leadership and maturation, including people, process, technology, and governance
    • Experience with scaling EPMO teams and coaching project managers in best practices
    • Proficiency in strategic support, portfolio and program management, training and coaching
    • Proven ability to lead digital transformation throughout the organization
    • Expertise in Lean / Waterfall and SAFe / Agile approaches, with a flexible skill set
    • Experience in change management strategy and implementation
    • Exposure to Business Architecture concepts and strong technical and financial acumen

    Desired Qualifications:

    • MBA
    • PMP Certification
    • Background in Lean product management
    • Experience in manufacturing or related fields such as CPG, retail, pharma, supply chain, and logistics

    *Mavent Analytics and our client prioritize diversity and inclusion in all engagements.



    Benefits:

    Medical, Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k) matching, Deferred Compensation, bonuses, executive relocation package