Director Project Management Office (PMO) - NorthStar Professional Search

Our client is currently seeking a Director Project Management Office (PMO) to direct and/or perform the planning, coordinating and budgets activities concerned with the services provided by the company at a large or complex project(s) or program level. This role interfaces with customers and represents the company regarding the projects in their portfolio and participates in the conceptual development of a project(s) or program and oversees its organization, scheduling and implementation. The Director PM will manage, mentor and develop project managers and associate project managers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to strategically plan, organize, and oversee customer-related projects, services, and activities.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in alignment with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Act as the primary representative of the company in customer-facing project meetings and strategic sessions.
• Exercise oversight and control over project execution, utilizing administrative direction to ensure adherence to schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Conduct thorough project reviews to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the project portfolio to achieve company financial goals, including forecasting, budget preparation, expenditure scheduling, variance analysis, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Engage with the company operations management to address work procedures, complaints, and project challenges, implementing corrective measures as necessary.
• Collaborate with contract administrators to oversee the financial aspects of contracts while nurturing positive customer relationships.
• Generate comprehensive reports on work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Proactively identify, track, manage, and resolve project issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to the established project management processes of the company.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations for junior project managers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field (e.g., engineering, mathematics, computer science) preferred, with a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in utility or utility services industry management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience is required.
• PMP certification is required.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with previous supervisory experience managing exempt-level professionals being advantageous.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, encompassing written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required; familiarity with MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and MS Project is preferred.
• Competence in project cost accounting, including tracking and reconciling revenue, cost of goods, accruals, and invoiced totals.
• Ability to coordinate, manage, and collaborate with multiple operations and systems engineering teams across various locations.
• Capability to generate comprehensive summary and year-end project reports for both internal and external distribution.
• Moderate travel, ranging from 10% to 30%, with occasional overnight stays required.