Program Management Office Lead

Position - Program Management Office Lead

Role Overview:

The PMO acts as the bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring projects align with organizational goals, are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. This role requires balancing executive-level insights, engineering execution, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic/CEO-Oriented Responsibilities:

• Align projects and programs with the company’s strategic goals and vision.
• Report directly to C-level executives on project performance, risks, and resource needs.
• Facilitate executive decision-making by providing clear project insights and dashboards.
• Identify portfolio-level risks and opportunities for optimization or growth.

Engineering/Technical Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and track project deliverables.
• Ensure technical feasibility, resource allocation, and timeline adherence.
• Implement and maintain project management tools and processes to optimize workflow.
• Monitor technical dependencies, bottlenecks, and quality assurance metrics.

Business-Oriented Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver business value.
• Monitor budget, ROI, and performance KPIs for all projects.
• Translate technical project updates into business implications for stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, risk management, and change management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
• Technical understanding sufficient to work with engineering teams.
• Risk management and problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• 5+ years in project/program management with experience in multi-functional teams.
• Experience working with executive leadership and translating strategy into execution.