- Maintains project management governance by managing guidelines to ensure consistency, transparency, stewardship, and risk mitigation
- Ensures direct PMO oversight of all managed projects and an ongoing review process that identifies and reports on noted variances between the project projections and status. This includes but is not limited to budget, timelines, milestone completion, resource allocation and sponsor feedback.
- In partnership with leaders, prioritizes initiatives and ensure that they are aligned with strategic business objectives. Manages resources to ensure supply meets business demand based on the prioritized initiatives.
- Provides project and program management consulting and guidance to management systemwide to ensure projects are managed effectively.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate education and training for project management methodology, tool(s), policies, and compliance. Manages compliance with methodology, policies, and governance.
- Directs the management of enterprise projects and programs.
- Responsible for project or program performance against budget, scope, and time.
- Reviews and revises project management methodologies to ensure they meet current best practices and serve the organization effectively.
- Develops strategic partner relationships to meet company and department goals and objectives.
- Develops and administers department and capital project budgets. Assists in formulating and implementing strategy for short and longrange planning.
- Identifies strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement within the scope of enterprise projects.
- Remains abreast of changes and developments in the industry. Establishes and maintains a network of professional relationships both inside and outside the corporation. Represents the company through participation in national, regional and/or local professional organizations.
- 9+ years of Project and Program Management experience
- 5 years of leadership experience overseeing a PMO for a national organization
- Strong understanding of Project Lifecycle, Agile, and Waterfall Methodologies
- Experience leading Executive level Program Governance
- Ability to perform risk assessments and using risk management tools
- Project portfolio management experience
- Experience leading human and organizational change initiatives
Sr Director, Project Management Office - Scottsdale, United States - Insight Global
Description
Insight Global is looking for a Director to oversee the Project Management Office at a large nonprofit organization based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Director will play a key role in formulating strategic plans for project management and addressing related issues, while also developing and implementing project management policies and procedures.
As a central figure in the Project Management Office, you will lead efforts to establish best practices for Project Management and Program Governance, serving as the primary resource in this regard.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.