Director Project Management Office
Business Knowledge Services · Rutland County, VT
Tailor my CV for this job — freePMO Director ** Only local candidates- Not able to Sponsor**The PMO Director will lead the organization’s Project Management Office (PMO), establishing and maintaining project management standards, governance, prioritization, reporting, and execution across the enterprise. This is a hands-on, working leadership role that combines ownership of the overall PMO function with direct management of the organization’s largest, most visible, and strategically important initiatives.The PMO Director will oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Infrastructure, and Business Transformation, with the respective Project Managers reporting directly into this role. The ideal candidate brings strong executive communication skills, proven portfolio and program management experience, and the ability to drive complex initiatives from planning through execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and expected outcomes.ResponsibilitiesLead the enterprise PMO, including governance, standards, reporting, and portfolio managementPersonally manage the organization’s largest and most visible strategic projectsOversee M&A, Infrastructure, and Business Transformation Project ManagersPartner with executive leadership on project prioritization, resources, risks, and business objectivesMonitor project delivery, budgets, timelines, dependencies, and outcomesRequirementsProven experience leading a full-scale PMO and enterprise project portfolioHands-on experience managing large, complex, strategic initiativesExperience across M&A integration, IT infrastructure, and business transformationStrong executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skillsExpertise in project governance, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management