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ITrade STEM

PMO Director

ITrade STEM, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336


Octagon Talent is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a visionary

PMO Director

with our prestigious client in

Fort Lauderdale 's sun-soaked city. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader ready to make their mark in the cutting-edge world of engineering and procurement for the alternative energy industry. As the PMO Director, you'll lead a talented team of Technical Project Managers, guiding multiple concurrent projects to success. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of renewable energy as you collaborate with the head of PMO on mission-critical initiatives that drive business growth.

This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be at the forefront of technological innovation in a dynamics industry. You'll mentor and coach top-tier project managers, fostering their growth while ensuring project excellence. Your strategic insights will be vital in aligning projects with organizational goals, making a tangible impact on the company's success.

If you're passionate about driving operational excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable technology, this position is tailor-made for you. Join us in shaping a greener future while elevating your career in one of Florida's most vibrant cities. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative!Responsibilities:

Manage a team of 5-7 Technical Project Managers, providing day-to-day support, guidance, and performance management

Mentor and coach project managers to improve their project management skills and ensure they are aligned with PMO best practices and organizational goals

Oversee multiple concurrent IT projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

Work closely with project managers to track project progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues

Partner with the PMO Leader to oversee the execution of "mission critical" alternative energy initiatives that are essential to business growth and success

Contribute to the development of project management methodologies, templates, and standards within the PMO

Act as a key point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular project updates and status reports

Ensure clear communication and alignment between project teams, stakeholders, and executive sponsors

Continuously identify and implement process improvements within the PMO to enhance project delivery, resource utilization, and overall team performance

Support the development and maintenance of project governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with organizational standards

Support the PMO Leader in managing the PMO's budget and ensure resource allocation aligns with project and organizational priorities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

PMP Certification

Kaizer or Six Sigma Certified

10+ years of experience in project management , managing multiple projects concurrently

5+ years of experience managing project managers

or teams directly

Proven success in mentoring, coaching, and developing project managers

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex, large-scale IT projects with multiple stakeholders

Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and tools like MS Project, Jira, etc.

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource management

Familiarity with Alternative Energy or Government Relations projects are a plus