Director of PMO

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director for the Project Management Office to join a prestigious financial institution. This full-time, direct-hire role offers a hybrid work model, requiring presence onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Winston-Salem, NC. The successful candidate will be stepping into a vital role previously held by a high-performing individual, focusing on enhancing project planning and portfolio management across the organization. This position reports directly to the Vice President of IT and plays a crucial role in steering the company's project management strategies and implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and administer end-to-end project portfolio management across multiple delivery streams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and high-quality delivery standards.
• Establish and update delivery and reporting standards, manage key performance indicators, and integrate project management processes with annual planning and budgeting cycles.
• Lead the education and enforcement of PMO policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring consistency and compliance in project execution.
• Direct and develop a team of Program/Project Managers and support staff, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Coordinate with various business units and shared services to drive project initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation and project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, to support diverse project requirements.
• Communicate with senior executives regarding project interdependencies, risks, and resource constraints, advising on necessary adjustments to project portfolios.
• Monitor and report on project progress to senior management, suggesting strategic changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or program management within the banking or credit union industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a Project Management Office.
• Proven expertise in managing complex enterprise initiatives and leading project management teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with diverse teams and managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to develop and manage a project oversight process at both the project and enterprise levels.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train other project managers.