The PMO Manager directs the process\procedures which govern project management efforts across all firm projects, including application development, IT infrastructure, business process improvement and key strategic projects. This role maintains a uniform approach to project management and continuous improvement through enhanced methodologies, visibility and communication.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the PMO strategy and project management methodology with the senior leadership team.
Oversee the development of effective project tools to aid in process standardization and project monitoring, including templates and reports.
Support resource planning process and procedures to optimize resourcing of project work plans and execution.
Facilitate and coordinate execution of senior leadership’s prioritization (governance) process relating to the overall firm project portfolio.
Ensure accurate and timely communication distributions to senior leadership and the firm overall regarding the status of the project portfolio.
Oversee project management effectiveness through collection and reporting of specific quality, time and other measurement data and lessons learned.
Escalate issues, facilitate conflict resolution in a timely manner and assist managers with the recovery of struggling projects.
Motivate teams to work together in the most efficient manner.
Identify and manage project interdependencies.
Develop a culture of project management, such that the discipline is viewed as essential to success.
Participate in the selection, configuration and ongoing administration of project management and portfolio management tools.
Hire, train and supervise internal project managers; oversee one or more internal or external “centralized” project managers that will be deployed out to firm-wide projects.
Develop the level of project management skills within the PMO and across the firm through training and feedback.
Skills & Qualities
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project management, with at least 2-3 years in a PMO oversight role.
Experience with IT infrastructure and software development projects in the Financial Services sector required.
Familiarity with Agile approaches to software development a plus.
Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and interface with all functions at all levels of the firm.
Strong negotiating, facilitation and influencing skills to bring issues to resolution.
Technical and practical knowledge of process methodology.
Detail oriented approach to tracking schedules, costs and deliverables across a portfolio of 30+ active projects.
Track record of hiring, training and supervising project managers.
Spot offers a comprehensive benefits/perks package for all full-time employees which includes: medical, dental, vision, 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits and complimentary breakfast and lunch to name a few.
