Della Infotech
Director, Project Management
Della Infotech, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Position Description:
The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Project Management to lead PMO operations. This role requires a leader with breadth and depth of expertise in IT project management, change management, and strategic alignment to drive successful completion of a broad spectrum of IT projects. This role will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the PMO, setting the strategic direction and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage a PMO that aligns with OIT and the State's IT strategies. - Policy Development: Develop and implement PMO policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure effective project delivery. Establish standard project management practices and templates. - Project Oversight: Oversee the management of multiple, concurrent IT projects, ensuring resource allocation, risk management, and quality control. Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful project completion. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior executives, business stakeholders, and project managers to prioritize and execute projects aligned with strategic objectives. Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, standards, and regulations. - Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and teams, promoting professional development and best practices. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the PMO. - Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure compliance with PMO standards and identify opportunities for improvement. Implement corrective actions as necessary. - Budget Management: Manage the PMO budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-efficiency. Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures when possible. - Reporting: Report on project status, issues, and risks to the Director, Business Relations and Governance, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and other executive stakeholders. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the executive team.
Skills Required:
- Proven expertise in IT project and program management with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. - In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and standards (e.g., EVM, PMBOK, PMI, Agile, Lean). - Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and drive high-performance teams. - Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities (e.g., scope, issues, risk, and corrective action plan management). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels. - Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar.
Skills Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices. - Experience in a government or public sector environment. - Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and compliance standards. - Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Experience Required:
- 10-15 years of IT and business/industry work experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. - At least 7 years of leadership experience in a managerial role, with 5 years managing significant and complex IT projects. - Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a PMO in a large enterprise environment, with a focus on strategic alignment and performance improvement.
Experience Preferred:
- Extensive experience working within the public sector or large-scale government projects, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of such environments. - Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other large-scale IT implementations.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution. - Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is required.
Education Preferred:
- Advanced certifications in project management or related fields (e.g., PgMP, MSP). - Additional coursework or certifications in leadership, strategic planning, or change management.
Additional Information:
The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Project Management to lead PMO operations. This role requires a leader with breadth and depth of expertise in IT project management, change management, and strategic alignment to drive successful completion of a broad spectrum of IT projects. This role will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the PMO, setting the strategic direction and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage a PMO that aligns with OIT and the State's IT strategies. - Policy Development: Develop and implement PMO policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure effective project delivery. Establish standard project management practices and templates. - Project Oversight: Oversee the management of multiple, concurrent IT projects, ensuring resource allocation, risk management, and quality control. Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful project completion. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior executives, business stakeholders, and project managers to prioritize and execute projects aligned with strategic objectives. Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, standards, and regulations. - Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and teams, promoting professional development and best practices. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the PMO. - Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure compliance with PMO standards and identify opportunities for improvement. Implement corrective actions as necessary. - Budget Management: Manage the PMO budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-efficiency. Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures when possible. - Reporting: Report on project status, issues, and risks to the Director, Business Relations and Governance, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and other executive stakeholders. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the executive team.
Skills Required:
- Proven expertise in IT project and program management with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. - In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and standards (e.g., EVM, PMBOK, PMI, Agile, Lean). - Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and drive high-performance teams. - Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities (e.g., scope, issues, risk, and corrective action plan management). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels. - Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar.
Skills Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices. - Experience in a government or public sector environment. - Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and compliance standards. - Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Experience Required:
- 10-15 years of IT and business/industry work experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. - At least 7 years of leadership experience in a managerial role, with 5 years managing significant and complex IT projects. - Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a PMO in a large enterprise environment, with a focus on strategic alignment and performance improvement.
Experience Preferred:
- Extensive experience working within the public sector or large-scale government projects, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of such environments. - Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other large-scale IT implementations.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution. - Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is required.
Education Preferred:
- Advanced certifications in project management or related fields (e.g., PgMP, MSP). - Additional coursework or certifications in leadership, strategic planning, or change management.
Additional Information: