Director of PMO

Velocity, A Managed Solutions Company

. Lead the company’s overall Project Management Office function.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading project management functions, implementing governance practices, and managing project budgets. Capable of fostering relationships with stakeholders while driving innovative project management methodologies and team development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management LeadershipBudget ManagementGovernance Practices ImplementationAgile and Waterfall MethodologiesTeam Development and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementDashboard ReportingPerformance MeasurementProject Quality ReviewsResource ManagementInnovative Project Management TechniquesGating Process ManagementKey Performance Indicators MonitoringProject Interdependencies Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoachingTrainingLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrum Master CertificationPMI Certification

Industry Keywords

Center of ExcellenceFast-Growing Mid-Market CompaniesTechnology CompaniesProject AccountabilityExecutive Summaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company’s overall Project Management Office function.
Set standards for project management capabilities, success measurement criteria, methodologies, and tools.
Develop the PMO as a Center of Excellence that nurtures project management practitioners and shares industry best practices.
Lead PMO governance, reporting, and review frameworks covering organizational project activity, risks, and challenges.
Prepare executive summaries for senior leadership on project and team performance.
Foster relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders.
Provide coaching, training, and support to improve project and program management capability.
Manage the PMO gating process, GYR process, and project accountability.
Oversee successful execution and performance of customer-facing and internal initiatives.
Provide leadership, integration, and management of project management processes and functions.
Recommend or approve project and program budgets, expenditures, and reporting.
Manage project interdependencies and coordination across projects.
Monitor deliverables, timelines, and key performance indicators; escalate issues as appropriate.
Lead project quality and post-completion reviews.
Identify and implement innovative project management approaches and tools.
Hire and manage staffing requirements.
Oversee delegation of work to Project/Program Managers.
Set annual performance targets and conduct performance reviews.
Personally lead selected strategic initiatives for the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a Project Management leader, budget management and dashboard reporting; proven record of innovative thinking and delivering projects with excellence.
Bachelor’s degree in business or technology or equivalent.
Experience leading teams with direct reports.
Experience in budget management and reforecasting to support annual planning and lead monthly reforecasting for project budgets.
Extensive experience with traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools across agile, waterfall, iterative methods associated tools.
Experience implementing governance practices.
Experience in fast-growing mid-market or technology companies.
Scrum master or PMI certification (preferred).
Interest and passion for people development (preferred).
Experience implementing resource management practices (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO & Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
401K – with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Company provided Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Benefits Available
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to make an impact at a growing technology solutions and services company