Technical Program Management Office (PMO) Manager

The Opportunity

The Technical PMO Manager, Network Control (NC) is responsible for leading the Project Management Office, ensuring the successful delivery of R&D projects for the NC Product Group. This role involves resource management, budget / financial oversight, and the implementation of best practices in project management. This position will work closely with the Global PMO Director and senior leadership to maintain alignment of project goals with organizational objectives and drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

How you'll make an impact

• Oversee the portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the EPM project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Monitor project performance, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on progress, financial health, and risks and issues.
• Facilitate project prioritization and decision-making processes, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
• Lead the implementation of PMO strategy, policies, and procedures to enhance project delivery and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder engagement, facilitating resolution of project escalations when required
• Create development plans for project management team to continually foster growth and leadership skillsets within the PMO org

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field;
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment) required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, or equivalent role in leading cross-functional teams in a development environment, required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in project management software and related tools for management of software development projects (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, etc.).