Director of Program Management (copy)

March 29

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Description

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Program Management Office (PMO), aligning program and project objectives with the organization's goals and priorities. • Program Governance: Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure effective oversight and control of all programs and projects. • Business Operating System: Define, implement, and continuously improve the business operating system (BOS) for the company, encompassing processes, procedures, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and scalability across all functions and departments. • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks proactively, implementing effective risk management strategies to minimize potential impacts on program timelines and objectives. • Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and project sponsors, to ensure alignment and support for program initiatives. • Team Leadership: Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of program managers and project management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Performance Management: Define and track program performance metrics, OKRs, and dashboards to monitor progress, identify trends, and drive accountability for results. • Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives related to project management practices, methodologies, and tools, ensuring effective adoption and implementation across the organization. • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, including process optimization, standardization of project management practices, and adoption of industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. • Proven experience (10+ years) in program management, project management, or PMO leadership roles, preferably in a complex organizational environment. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required or ability to obtain certification in the first year of employment. • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus at all levels of the organization. • Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Arena). • Experience implementing and managing PMO governance frameworks, processes, and tools to support effective project delivery. • Proven track record of driving organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives related to project management practices. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop practical solutions. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision • 401k Plan with Match • Life Insurance • Parental Leave Benefits • Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees respectively • 11 paid holidays