Senior Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

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

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

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Key Skills

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