What You'll Be Doing:
The Senior PMO Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the project management office (PMO). The Senior PMO Manager will drive the successful execution of large-scale, high-impact projects across multiple functions, with a particular focus on construction, temperature-controlled chemical warehousing and storage, and logistics environments. This leader will partner with senior executives to align projects with business goals, optimize resource utilization, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards. The Senior PMO Manager will also be responsible for mentoring and developing a high-performing project management team, fostering collaboration, and improving project delivery methodologies.
Why You'll Like This Job:
- Great people and a great place to work.
- Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up.
- Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work—we call that balance.
- Opportunity to further your career and advance your skills.
Scope and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic PMO Leadership:
- Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), developing strategies, processes, and methodologies for a broad range of projects, including business, IT, construction, and chemical storage (ISO tanks, gas pads, quartz storage), as well as logistics.
- Establish PMO governance structures that ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks across multiple project types, including business transformation, software implementations, and construction/chemical storage initiatives.
- Drive the prioritization of high-impact projects that support the organization’s long-term strategic goals.
- Portfolio Management and Governance:
- Own the governance of the entire project portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer requirements.
- Lead resource allocation, risk management, and budgeting efforts, overseeing the full lifecycle of projects.
- Advanced Project Management & Execution:
- Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale projects.
- Ensure effective integration of solutions across different business functions.
- Introduce innovative solutions for the management of complex business, IT, and chemical storage environments.
- Partner with senior executives and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Develop and implement Request for Proposal (RFP) response processes.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMO personnel.
- Provide leadership on cross-functional projects.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Promote the use of Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Financial Oversight & Budgeting:
- Oversee the financial management of projects.
- Partner with finance teams to forecast project budgets.
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time upon short notice.
Qualifications:
Attributes:
- Strategic Leadership – Ability to lead at an executive level.
- Expert Organizational Skills – Ability to manage complex projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Proven ability to work across departments.
- Subject Matter Expertise in Chemical Storage – In-depth knowledge of specific chemical storage solutions.
- Innovation in Project Delivery – Ability to introduce innovative project management methodologies.
Experience and Education:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- PMP Certification preferred, additional certifications in chemical storage or hazardous materials management highly desirable.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in managing large-scale projects.
Communication & Leadership Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience in mentoring and developing junior PMs.
Computer Skills:
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
- Project Management Software: Strong familiarity with leading project management tools.