Project Management Office Lead

Daimler Truck North America

. Establish and lead the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and leading Project Management Offices (PMOs), implementing governance frameworks, and optimizing portfolio management processes. Proficient in managing cross-functional strategic initiatives and presenting insights to executive leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PMO Leadership ExperiencePortfolio GovernanceProject PrioritizationCross-Functional Initiative ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementGovernance FrameworksRisk ManagementResource PlanningKPI DevelopmentBudget ManagementStrategic AlignmentBenefit RealizationCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationAccountabilityTransparency

Tools & Technologies

Portfolio Management ToolsReporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPPMI-PMOCPAgileLeanSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Project Intake ProcessGovernance StandardsStage GatesExecutive DashboardsStrategic Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO)
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 reviews and recommend investment, sequencing, acceleration, deferment, or termination decisions
Partner with business leaders, Strategy, Finance, and IT to balance priorities and 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
Manage issues, risks, dependencies, and escalations
Maintain a comprehensive enterprise portfolio view of strategic initiatives
Monitor project health, budgets, schedules, scope, and benefit realization
Lead resource planning and capacity management discussions
Support executive leadership with scenario planning, trade-offs, and investment recommendations
Develop executive dashboards and portfolio reporting
Provide 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
Promote disciplined execution, accountability, and transparency
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee programs and benefits designed to promote growth, balance, and wellness
Accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position
Equal employment opportunities and workforce inclusion