Softheon is hiring a Director, Project Management Office (PMO) to be a strategic, visionary leader responsible for establishing, evolving, and championing the PMO as a true Center of Excellence. You will drive the adoption of best-in-class project management methodologies, ensuring all business projects are executed with excellence, efficiency, and strategic alignment.
What You'll Do
- Define and implement the PMO’s vision, mission, and operating model.
- Develop and continuously improve project management frameworks, standards, and tools.
- Establish and manage the PMO’s organizational structure, talent strategy, and succession planning.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the project portfolio, ensuring projects are on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Lead the evaluation, intake, and prioritization of new project proposals.
- Monitor and report on project performance metrics, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
- Drive the adoption of advanced project management methodologies.
- Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
- Provide transparent, data-driven updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
- Facilitate executive decision-making through insightful analysis and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with PMO policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive process improvement and innovation.
- Manage resource allocation, vendor relationships, and budget for the PMO.
- Collaborate with the Talent team to actively engage in hiring and recruitment.
- Leverage industry networks to identify and attract top talent.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Play an integral role in shaping and reinforcing the overall company culture.
- Be available for on-call duty during peak periods.
- Travel up to 25% to support business operations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI certification.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing a PMO or large project portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of driving organizational change, process improvement, and project delivery excellence.
- Advanced project and program management across methodologies.
- Superior risk, issue, and escalation management.
- Mastery of project management tools.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Effective delegation, mentorship, and talent development.
- Deep understanding of project management and change management best practices.
- Theoretical and practical expertise in technology and business process improvement.
- Familiarity with compliance, regulatory standards, and operational risk controls.
- Knowledge of cross-functional business processes and industry trends.
- Must reside within the United States.
- Valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without any current or future need for employer sponsorship.
Nice to Have
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree.
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) – PMI.
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) – PMI.
- Certified SAFe® Agilist or equivalent Agile framework certification.
- ITIL Foundation.
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (or equivalent change management certification).
Technical Stack
- PPM
- MS Project
- SharePoint
Team & Environment
You will lead the Project Management Office (PMO), reporting directly to Executive Leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $145,000 - $222,000/yr + equity.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents.
- Monthly wellness stipend.
- Monthly internet stipend.
- 401K with a match; immediately vested.
- Employee assistance program.
- Disability/life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- 15 days of discretionary PTO based on YOS.
- 9 additional paid holidays.
- Referral bonuses.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Spot bonuses.
- Professional development opportunities.
- One-time home office stipend.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to remote candidates within the United States.
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