We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead and transform our enterprise project management organization. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving PMO maturity, improving project delivery methodologies, and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will oversee the PMO, establish governance, improve operational excellence, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities

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  Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Management Office (PMO) team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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  Define and execute the organization's PMO strategy aligned with business objectives.
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  Transform project management practices by implementing best-in-class governance, methodologies, standards, and processes.
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  Establish and maintain enterprise project portfolio management (PPM) frameworks.
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  Drive strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of enterprise initiatives.
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  Develop project forecasting models, including resource, staffing, capacity, budget, and timeline planning.
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  Lead portfolio planning and ensure effective allocation of project resources.
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  Identify, assess, and proactively manage project and portfolio risks, issues, and dependencies.
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  Build executive dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into project health, financial performance, and resource utilization.
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  Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and align investments with strategic goals.
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  Ensure consistent project governance, compliance, and delivery standards across all programs.
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  Drive organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
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  Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
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  Manage project budgets, forecasts, vendor engagements, and financial performance.
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  Present project portfolio updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
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  10+ years of progressive project and program management experience.
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  7+ years of leadership experience managing PMO teams and enterprise portfolios.
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  Demonstrated experience transforming and maturing PMO organizations.
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  Strong expertise in project portfolio management, governance, and strategic planning.
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  Experience with resource planning, workforce forecasting, and capacity management.
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  Extensive experience in project risk management and mitigation planning.
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  Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
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  Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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  Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities.
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  Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required.
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  PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
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  PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certifications.
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  Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
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  Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Microsoft Project Online, Jira, Azure DevOps, or Planview.
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  MBA or Master's degree is a plus.

Key Skills

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  PMO Leadership
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  Strategic Planning
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  Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
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  Program Management
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  Resource & Capacity Planning
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  Staff Forecasting
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  Financial Planning & Budget Management
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  Risk Management
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  Change Management
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  Executive Stakeholder Management
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  Organizational Transformation
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  Governance & Compliance
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  Team Leadership & Mentoring
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  Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
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  Performance Metrics & Executive Reporting

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a seasoned PMO executive who can think strategically while driving operational excellence. They should have a passion for transforming project delivery, building high-performing teams, improving governance, and enabling successful execution of the organization's strategic objectives. The ability to forecast staffing needs, manage portfolio risks, and influence executive decision-making is essential. Healthcare experience is a plus but is not a mandatory requirement.