Assistant Director, Program Management, Reporting

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)

. Lead the Program Management Office within the Enterprise Strategy and Program Management Office .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $164,800 - $280,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and project management, including governance frameworks, delivery standards, and enterprise reporting. Proficient in leading teams, utilizing methodologies such as waterfall and agile, and applying AI-enabled tools for project management optimization.

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Program Management Office LeadershipGovernance Framework DevelopmentAgile and Waterfall MethodologiesExecutive Reporting and CommunicationAI-Enabled Project Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementGovernance FrameworksRisk ManagementData InterpretationCapacity PlanningBenefits RealizationPortfolio ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationCustomer FocusMentoring and Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft ProjectSmartsheetJiraPower BISharePoint OnlineMicrosoft 365Workday Projects

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPPMI-ACPSAFe

Industry Keywords

Regulatory EnvironmentNonprofit SectorCross-Functional TeamsStrategic PlanningProject Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Program Management Office within the Enterprise Strategy and Program Management Office
Establish the PMO vision, operating model, service offerings, and annual objectives
Direct program and project management services for technology and non-technology initiatives across PCAOB divisions and offices
Establish program-level oversight for multi-project, multi-year efforts aligned with the PCAOB Strategic Plan and annual planning cycle
Operate the PMO as the enterprise Center of Excellence for project management
Advise the Chief Strategy Officer and OCOO leadership on program health, delivery capacity, escalations, and trade-off decisions
Own and improve the project governance framework, intake, classification, prioritization, and approval processes
Define and maintain methodologies, standards, templates, stage gates, and quality expectations across waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches
Lead complex, high-priority projects from initiation through closeout
Monitor governance and delivery standards, conduct project health checks, and drive corrective action
Administer enterprise project management tooling and optimize the Workday Projects module
Apply AI-enabled tools and automation to improve workflows, reporting, insight generation, and enterprise project information
Institutionalize lessons learned, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement practices
Lead enterprise reporting on strategic priorities and project execution
Produce project status reports, portfolio dashboards, milestone and risk summaries, and executive briefings for senior leadership and the Board
Establish reporting standards, data sources, definitions, and cadences
Translate project and program data into insights, trends, and recommendations
Partner with Finance and the Office of Technology to align project, budget, actuals, and technology investment reporting
Maintain enterprise visibility into initiatives, scope, schedule, cost, benefits, risks, dependencies, and resources
Identify and escalate cross-project dependencies, resource conflicts, and delivery risks
Oversee enterprise project risk and issue management practices
Support prioritization and capacity planning during annual planning and budget cycles
Advise leaders, project sponsors, business owners, and technical owners on program structure, delivery approach, and governance
Embed change management planning in project plans
Represent the ESPMO in enterprise forums, leadership briefings, and cross-functional working groups
Manage vendor, consultant, and contracted project management relationships
Perform supervisory duties, including assigning work, evaluating performance, recommending appointments and promotions, resolving concerns, and identifying development needs
Recruit, develop, and retain project management staff and contractors
Coach and mentor staff on project management, stakeholder engagement, executive presence, and professional growth
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, information technology, engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program and project management, including experience in a program or project management office
Minimum of 5 years leading teams or managing project management professionals
Experience establishing or maturing program and project governance frameworks, delivery standards, intake and prioritization processes, and enterprise reporting in complex, cross-functional environments
Experience producing executive- and board-level reporting on portfolios, programs, and strategic priorities
Experience delivering technology and non-technology initiatives using waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Deep knowledge of program and project management standards, governance models, portfolio management, risk and dependency management, benefits realization, and resource and capacity planning
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Planner, Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft 365
Experience evaluating and applying AI-enabled capabilities, automation, or advanced analytics for project management and portfolio reporting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and exercise autonomy and independent judgment
Ability to articulate positions with sound logic, supporting evidence, and impartiality
High customer focus and service excellence
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to develop, coach, mentor, motivate, and direct staff
Ability to promote collaboration and establish positive internal and external working relationships
Preferred: experience in a regulatory, government, nonprofit, or highly accountable environment
Preferred: experience using AI for business process innovation
Preferred: experience with Workday Projects
Preferred: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent professional certification
Preferred: Master's degree or MBA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based discretionary awards
Up to 6 weeks paid time off annually
12 federal holidays
2 floating holidays
Year-end break December 28–31, 2026
401(k) match up to 7 percent of eligible compensation, with immediate vesting
Roth in-plan conversion
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance available
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
Student loan repayment assistance
Staff college tuition assistance
College coach program support
Mental health and well-being resources
Paid volunteer time
Emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services
Family-forming assistance
Discounted gym memberships
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Health advocate program
Tax-free commuter subsidy
Pretax employee commuter deductions