Project Management Office Lead

Daimler Truck North America

. Establish and lead the enterprise Project Management Office .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives, establishing governance frameworks, and optimizing portfolio management processes. Proficient in project prioritization, resource planning, and delivering insights to executive leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PMO Leadership ExperiencePortfolio ManagementGovernance Framework ImplementationProject Prioritization ProcessesPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementGovernance StandardsRisk ManagementBudget Performance MonitoringKPI DevelopmentResource PlanningScenario PlanningProject ControlsBenefit Realization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Management ToolsReporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPPMI-PMOCPAgileLeanSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Project GovernanceStrategic InitiativesExecutive DashboardsCompliance MonitoringCross-Functional Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the enterprise Project Management Office
Own and manage the enterprise project intake process as the single point of entry for project requests
Establish standardized intake, evaluation, and approval criteria
Facilitate project triage and prioritization based on strategic alignment, business value, risk, capacity, and resource availability
Lead portfolio review sessions and recommend investment, sequencing, acceleration, deferment, or termination decisions
Partner with business leaders, Strategy, Finance, and IT to optimize portfolio value
Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise project governance framework
Establish governance standards, stage gates, templates, project controls, and reporting requirements
Chair or facilitate governance boards, steering committees, and portfolio review meetings
Monitor compliance with project management standards and governance requirements
Proactively manage and resolve issues, risks, dependencies, and escalations
Maintain a comprehensive enterprise portfolio view of strategic initiatives
Monitor project health, budget performance, schedule adherence, scope management, and benefit realization
Lead resource planning and capacity management discussions
Support executive leadership with scenario planning, project trade-offs, and investment recommendations
Develop and maintain executive dashboards and portfolio reporting
Deliver portfolio insights and recommendations to senior leadership and governance boards
Establish KPIs and success metrics for portfolio performance and PMO effectiveness
Continuously improve PMO methodologies, governance practices, tools, and templates
Drive adoption of project management standards and capabilities across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, Finance, or related field
8+ years of project, program, or portfolio management experience
3+ years of PMO leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading portfolio governance and project prioritization processes
Experience presenting to executive leadership and governance committees
Experience managing cross-functional strategic initiatives
Exceptional candidates may have PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
Exceptional candidates may have experience implementing PMO operating models and governance frameworks
Exceptional candidates may have experience with portfolio management tools and reporting platforms
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee programs and benefits designed to promote growth, balance, and wellness
Relocation assistance is not available