DIRECTOR OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

The director of the project management office (PMO) is responsible for the overall project management
function, providing leadership, coordination and management of the PMO processes and functions. The
role serves as a conduit for communication between project managers and the IT executives who make
the strategic decisions for those projects. The director of PMO supervises the team that provides project
management support functions and administrative support to project managers.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support project managers by:

− Helping and mobilizing the team (project start-up)
− Reviewing program status reports
− Facilitating change management of projects
− Facilitating escalation of issues and risks
− Overseeing development, governance, and implementation of processes, methodologies, tools,
and products
− Interfacing with IT VPs and the CIO to provide strategic and tactical advice on project/program
planning and execution
− Participating in the appointment of project managers

• Facilitate approval for project management deliverables like:

− Project definition document
− Project plan, scope, schedule and budget
− Project manual
− Status reports

• Manage project management processes like:

− Risk management
− Issue management
− Change control
− Quality management
− Project evaluation

• Support and track approvals

• Manage the manager methodology, project metrics and risk management manager, and project
control specialists

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 • Ensure that project milestones are met and documented

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline;

MBA desirable
• X to X years of project management experience in a business environment, including successful
oversight of large, complex projects or programs; at least five years of experience in IT
• Demonstrated success in management of other project managers or experience on a management
level within a project office
• PMP or other project management certification
• Strong project management technical skills
• Strong managerial and supervisory skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively lead others and
those reporting into the PMO
• Demonstrated success partnering with and influencing senior leadership
• Experience with roll-out of project management and process improvement in an organization,
including implementation of standards and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects on time and within budget
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively to people without technical backgrounds,
both verbally and in writing
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Desktop Software: Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Accomplished with Microsoft Project and SharePoint
• Working knowledge of project management information systems a plus

OTHER INFORMATION

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others' perspectives/convictions,
engaging others' opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas and opinions are valued
within your team/customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your team/customers and external work partners by
valuing different world views, challenges and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration and actively participate in creating and contributing to a
positive work environment.

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