PMO Lead

Kforce has a client that is seeking a PMO Lead in Tewksbury, MA.

Duties Include:

• Define and set the vision for a PMO organization, and the role of the project manager and related and discipline, and define and evolve the project manager role and related roles to support that vision
• Lead, coach and develop the team of IT project managers
• Set practical standards for methods (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools, and drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and metrics
• Manage PMO day-to-day operations, including standards enforcement, tool administration, and process adherence
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field; PMP or PgMP preferred; An Agile certification (CSM or SAFe) is a plus
• 8+ years in IT program or project management, including 4+ years leading teams and PMO's
• Experience running portfolio or PMO processes, including project review and approvals, and roadmap creation and planning
• Working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery, and of tools such as Jira or Asana
• Track record of delivering system implementations and infrastructure programs across business and IT stakeholders
• Ability to influence leaders and vendors without direct authority, and to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience presenting and leading discussion with senior leaders and executive
• Comfortable making decisions and creating structure in ambiguous environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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