Director of IT Project Management Office

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct the Enterprise PMO function, which includes project managers, program managers, analysts, coordinators, and other related delivery resources.

• Create, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise project management methodologies, governance processes, standards, templates, and best practices.

• Manage the enterprise project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, resource capacity, business value, and budget constraints.

• Facilitate the portfolio intake, prioritization, approval, and stage-gate review processes.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on portfolio health, project performance, transformation progress, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, timelines, benefits realization, and resource utilization.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, IT, finance, procurement, operations, human resources, legal, compliance, vendors, and other involved parties.

• Promote accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, benefits realization, adoption, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Identify and manage risks at the portfolio level, as well as resource constraints, delivery conflicts, and cross-functional dependencies.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, dashboards, roadmaps, portfolio metrics, lessons learned, and governance materials.

• Lead the strategy and adoption of PMO tools for project planning, reporting, collaboration, capacity planning, and portfolio management.

• Mentor, coach, and develop project management staff while fostering transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.

• Support organizational change management through effective communication, training, stakeholder engagement, adoption strategies, and transition plans.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, risk management standards, procurement processes, financial governance, and applicable employment and safety laws.

• Enhance project and portfolio visibility, delivery performance, risk management, prioritization, stakeholder confidence, PMO maturity, and alignment between transformation investments and organizational strategy.

• Report to the Chief Transformation Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project and program management.

• At least 5 years of experience in building, leading, or advancing a PMO, transformation office, or strategic portfolio management function.

• Proven experience in developing governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, delivery standards, and benefits realization practices.

• Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Possession of recognized project or change management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or Prosci.

• Experience in portfolio governance, executive stakeholder management, organizational change, and PMO maturity development.

• Capability to lead teams, manage resources and budgets, drive process improvements, and facilitate data-driven decision-making across complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without any restrictions for any employer.

• Only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, TN Visa holders, or applicants with authorized temporary work status may apply.

• U.S. work authorization is a requirement; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Maternity leave.

• Parental leave.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Discounted Stock Program.

• 401K.

• Employee Awards.

• Employee Assistance Plan.

• Wellness Incentive.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Career Pathways.

• Employee stock purchase options.

• Retirement savings options.

• Competitive wages.

• Comprehensive medical plans.