We are seeking an experienced and strategic PMO Senior Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience in project and program management. This leadership role is responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide project governance, portfolio planning, delivery frameworks, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of PMO best practices, is a certified PMP and/or Agile practitioner, and brings strong cross-functional leadership, portfolio oversight, and business alignment capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Establish and manage the PMO function, including processes, tools, templates, and governance structures to support enterprise-wide project delivery.
2. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of a portfolio of projects and programs across business units and technical teams.
3. Define and enforce project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid) and ensure consistency across all initiatives.
4. Develop and manage project portfolio reporting, including KPIs, timelines, resource allocation, budget tracking, and benefits realization.
5. Provide guidance and oversight to project and program managers, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities.
6. Partner with senior leadership to assess business needs, prioritize initiatives, and align resources accordingly.
7. Facilitate portfolio-level risk management, escalation processes, and mitigation planning.
8. Lead the annual project planning cycle, supporting strategic initiative selection and capacity planning.
9. Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and status reports to stakeholders.
10. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, introducing best practices, and mentoring project teams.
11. Evaluate and implement project management tools and systems to enhance visibility and control.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 15 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management, with significant time spent in a leadership or PMO-focused role.
2. Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs in dynamic environments.
3. Strong understanding of governance, project financials, change control, and risk frameworks.
4. Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling PMO capabilities.
5. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience interfacing with C-level executives.
6. Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
7. Experience working across IT and business functions is highly desirable.