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Title: PMO Director
Mandatory skills: MS Office, PowerBI, Odata, Excel, PROSCI,,Project Management Office,Operating budgeting processes, Capital budgeting processes, dashboard reporting cycles, synthesizing materials, resource prioritization,resource management, strategic planning, portfolio prioritization,IT Services, ITS Finance,project management methodology, project management tools, project management, project reviews, PM development, Project Office, project portfolio management, PPM tools, project methodology, project management practice, project plans,TCO, ROI, change management, information technology projects, information technology programs,Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint Description: The Director, PMO will:Work and manage a broad range of employees and contractors, and act as the primary project contact for key stakeholders in the business.Play a leadership role in ensuring that information technology projects or programs across the client are led successfully.Develop and ensure quality control of the project methodology and contribute to the further enhancement of the methodology.Conduct best practice forums within IT Services to continuously improve project management practice.Assist in eliminating political roadblocks and empower the PMs and their projects.Ensure the project management staff in IT Services work with the client community to develop detailed business requirements, technical requirements, reporting, and project plans, including budgets and staffing plans.UNIT JOB SUMMARY:50% Lead and grow the Project Management Office within IT ServicesEngage with executive / senior management across the client , as appropriate, to assess future state of services and products.Partner with ITS Finance and HR to ensure that initiatives are integrated into the Operating and Capital budgeting processes and personnel plans.Establish and manage regular dashboard reporting cycles to review progress against the strategy, facilitate decision-making, improve transparency and maximize progress.Assure ongoing improvements of project management methodology. Establish regular best practice forums within IT Services to continuously improve the methodology.Define project management tools to better enable consistency and adoption of project management best practices.Revitalize regular project reviews and audits where necessary.Lead and revitalize a Center of Excellence for the Project Managers in IT Services.40% Program PrioritizationEmbed and manage monthly OLG and SLT portfolio review and prioritization processes, including collecting and synthesizing materials, resource prioritization, providing data and forums for decision-making, coordinating follow-up and communicating outcomes. Integrate existing business prioritization processes with overall IT work prioritization.Work with OLG and SLT to deploy resource management disciplines more consistently across IT Services.10% Other duties as assigned or requiredRepresent IT Services in national forums and consortia as appropriate.Talent/people management, coaching and PM development.UNIT EDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's degreePreferred: Master's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Strategy and/or Project Management PMP CertificationUNIT EXPERIENCE:Required:Minimum ten years of experience successfully delivering large, cross-functional initiatives.Minimum seven years of experience managing staff and budgets.Minimum five years of experience in an IT organization.Minimum three years of experience working with executive and senior leadership.Track record of translating strategy into operational objectives.Knowledge of various principles, practices and tools applied in strategic planning, portfolio prioritization and project management, including TCO, ROI and similar business case models.Experience in strategic planning, portfolio prioritization and reporting.Experience in organizational change management.Experience in Project Office leadership including matrixed organizations.Preferred:Experience in a University or not-for-profit organization.Experience in large, complex, decentralized, customer-focused environment undergoing substantial change.Experience in Business process design.UNIT JOB FUNCTION COMPETENCIES:Minimum Required SkillsExtensive experience in developing high-performing teams by providing mentorship and stewardship to enable career development and growthExperience planning, scheduling, and managing budgetsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate and write effectively with technical and non-technical staffAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePointProficiency with project portfolio management (PPM) toolsExperience managing diverse, cross-functional teamsData analysis skills for the creation and presentation of reports to senior managementExceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize between immediate needs and long-term objectivesAbility to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team membersVIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions. Contact Details : VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | http://www.viva-it.comVacancy expired!