Senior Manager, Technical PMO

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

📋 Description

• Direct the IT Program Management Office by establishing and upholding project management standards, methodologies, templates, and governance practices.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to outline roadmaps, set priorities, and establish delivery expectations across various teams, systems, and business sectors.

• Lead activities related to portfolio capacity planning, resource forecasting, and prioritization.

• Set up and oversee project management metrics, governance reviews, quality standards, documentation requirements, and performance indicators.

• Manage large-scale and intricate technology initiatives, focusing on dependencies, risks, resource limitations, and execution trends.

• Aggregate and assess portfolio, program, financial, and performance data, delivering actionable insights to executives.

• Provide clarity on milestones, dependencies, risks, resource limitations, and delivery trade-offs.

• Identify chances to incorporate AI and automation throughout the software development lifecycle and assist with implementation.

• Collaborate with Security, Legal, Engineering, and other stakeholders regarding AI tools and emerging technologies, ensuring appropriate standards and safeguards are in place.

• Offer guidance, training, mentoring, and consultation to project managers, enhancing the organization's project and program management capabilities.

• Supervise direct reports, including staffing, development, performance management, and goal-setting.

• Ensure that direct reports adhere to ethical business practices and the Company's Code of Conduct.

• Abide by company and departmental policies, undertaking additional duties as assigned.

• Travel occasionally, up to 10%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.

• 8 years of experience in project management, program management, PMO, or a related field.

• 3 years of experience in leadership or people management roles.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or a related project management certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives across various engineering and product teams.

• In-depth understanding of software development, technical dependencies, release management, and engineering planning.

• Familiarity with AI and automation, including a practical understanding of their integration into engineering workflows.

• Exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels and effectively present complex technical information.

• Strong judgment in constructively challenging priorities, assumptions, and timelines.

• Proven track record of enhancing organizational operations without adding unnecessary overhead.

• Occasional travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits along with an integrated Wellness Program.

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Fully Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

• Patterson Perks Program.

• Competitive benefits, unique incentive programs, and rewards for eligible employees.