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Project Management Office Junior Director

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Project Management Office Junior Director

from šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø United States

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Job Description:

The Project Management Officer (PMO) is a strategic leader responsible for high-level project planning, resource management, and cross-departmental collaboration. By providing structure and oversight to the project management process, the PMO ensures that projects are planned, resourced, and executed effectively, bridging the gap between Project Managers and the rest of the company. This role manages critical PMO systems, supports resource allocation, and engages in strategic communication efforts, training initiatives, and leadership meetings to drive continuous improvements in project management practices.

Compensation in USD

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

ā€¢Prepare and deliver training sessions related to project management practices and procedures

ā€¢Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain high standards of deliverable quality

ā€¢Collaborate with technical teams to improve project workflows and system integrations

ā€¢Facilitate project kickoff meetings and stakeholder communications

ā€¢Monitor project progress, timelines, risks, and deliverables

ā€¢Manage project resources and support automation processes for team and project setup

ā€¢Maintain project management templates, documentation, and governance standards

ā€¢Assign Project Manager support based on project requirements and team capacity

ā€¢Lead project planning, governance, and resource allocation activities across multiple initiatives

ā€¢Coordinate project intake meetings, planning sessions, and alignment meetings with stakeholders

ā€¢Analyze opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

ā€¢Maintain project calendars, planning schedules, and organizational reporting hubs

ā€¢Serve as a backup resource for Project Managers when needed

ā€¢Develop, maintain, and update project management policies, procedures, and guidelines

ā€¢Facilitate leadership meetings, planning sessions, and project review meetings

ā€¢Manage stakeholder engagement and communication strategies

ā€¢Support project closure activities and ensure proper documentation of completed work

ā€¢Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospective meetings

ā€¢Participate in requirements gathering and project discovery activities

ā€¢Manage and monitor project related support tickets and process improvement initiatives

ā€¢Maintain project databases, reporting tools, and project management systems

ā€¢Support Project Managers by providing guidance, oversight, and operational assistance

ā€¢Prepare and present executive level project reports and status updates

ā€¢Oversee cross departmental collaboration to ensure successful project execution

ā€¢Monitor team capacity and support efficient workload distribution

Requirements:

Key Skills:

  • LeadershipĀ 

  • Strategic Planning & PrioritizationĀ 

  • Project GovernanceĀ 

  • Stakeholder ManagementĀ 

  • Communication & Executive ReportingĀ 

  • Resource ManagementĀ 

  • Operational ExcellenceĀ 

  • Risk ManagementĀ 

  • Capacity PlanningĀ 

  • Change ManagementĀ 

QualificationsĀ 

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationĀ 

  • Agile Certified Practitioner preferred (or proven experience)Ā 

  • AdvancedĀ proficiencyĀ in PM tools (Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps, Excel, or equivalent platforms).Ā 

Education:Ā 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business AdministrationĀ (orĀ related)Ā 

Experience:Ā 

  • 3ā€“5+ years of managing projects directly, project program coordination, managing enterprise-level projectsĀ 

  • Strong understanding and proven experience in agile, scrum, traditional, and hybrid methodologiesĀ 

Software and Accesses:Ā 

  • Ā Microsoft Planner licenseĀ (Planner and Project Plan 3)Ā 

  • Teams Premium + CopilotĀ 

  • Microsoft Fabric FreeĀ 

  • Project/Squad Teams Groups ownershipĀ 

  • Bloom Growth admin accessĀ 

  • MSP PMO Division GroupĀ 

  • PMO App AdministrationĀ GroupĀ 

  • MSP CĀ Suite GroupĀ 

  • Azure DevOps

  • Squads GroupĀ 

  • SG-External Share security groupĀ 

  • Resource Allocation automation ā€“ Group creationĀ 

  • PSA Recordings FolderĀ 

  • Project Management Office Division CalendarĀ Ā 

Work Shift:

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Languages:

English

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