Senior PMO / Program Management Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking senior-level PMO professionals to lead and drive critical project and program implementations. This role requires individuals with a strong engineering background who have transitioned into program/project leadership and can independently run complex initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end project and program execution across multiple initiatives

Act as the primary point of contact for project delivery and stakeholder alignment

Drive project planning, scheduling, and execution with full ownership

Manage multiple concurrent implementations, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met

Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively

Facilitate client and internal stakeholder communication, including leadership updates

Collaborate closely with engineering teams on technical project execution

Ensure adherence to PMO governance, reporting, and documentation standards

Required Qualifications:

7 12+ years of experience in Project/Program Management or PMO roles

Strong background in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments

Proven ability to lead complex project implementations independently

Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Strong proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or equivalent certification

Experience in thermal systems, industrial equipment, or process engineering preferred

Background as a senior engineer transitioning into PMO/program leadership

Experience in multi-project / portfolio management environments

Key Competencies:

Ownership mindset ability to run point on projects independently

Strong execution and delivery focus

Stakeholder management and influence

Problem-solving and risk mitigation

Structured and process-driven approach

Ideal Candidate Profile (Important for Submissions):

Senior engineer turned PMO / Program Manager

Hands-on experience in project/program development and execution

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Able to step in and drive projects with minimal oversight