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Southland Industries · 5 months ago

Director - Program Management Office (PMO)

Dulles, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking a Director for their Program Management Office (PMO), a senior IT leadership role that oversees cross-functional management of information technology across the enterprise. The role involves managing IT strategy, governance, project management, and financial management while ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the IT organization and with stakeholders.

ComputerElectronicsReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving focus and prioritization within the IT organization through establishing strategic planning and governance principles and processes

Partners with the CIO in providing technology vision and direction for the enterprise

Works with the CIO and business leadership team, providing broad insight to IT domains and capabilities in support of enterprise-wide business strategy and decisions

Stays current with developments in new market trends and innovations in technology and the leadership of enterprise IT

Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement the IT project management methodology, ensuring alignment across IT functions

Lead the PMO in managing the portfolio of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget

Mentor and develop the project management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth

Help the IT teams to Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery

Help teams to maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including project teams, senior management, clients, and vendors

Monitor and report on project performance to measure success and identify areas for improvement

Develops processes and coaches the team on Organizational readiness and Change Management – mindset, tools/techniques

Develop frameworks to track and test Emerging technology opportunities

Responsible for directing the preparation, review and consolidation of business plans and budgets for the IT organization

Responsible for preparing and directing the monthly Forecasting process for the IT organization

Work with IT leadership to review IT costs and cost structures for IT services and projects so that the financial implications of IT activities are communicated to the proper stakeholders

M&A Support – following up on technical details and consolidation of information for IT leadership to help drive progress on due diligence and or integration activities

Oversees the development and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, methodologies, and governance — as well as performance management frameworks and metrics — to ensure the IT organization delivers value to the enterprise

Helps IT Leaders develop and manage strategic vendor and partnership relationships

Manages the team of people (contractors and employees) who make up the office of the CIO/PMO

Drives and facilitates effective collaboration and communications between the IT organization and the user and customer communities

Qualification

IT strategic planningIT governance formulationFinancial managementProject managementChange managementVendor managementContinuous improvementAnalytical skillsTeam developmentTechnology innovationM&A experienceProject management softwareLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCustomer experience focusProblem-solving abilitiesAdaptability

Required

Strong leadership capability with proven track record of successful team development and working effectively with all organizational levels - - Big-picture thinker and details oriented

Proven track record of innovation, both in problem solving and in fostering innovative uses of technology in the organization

Ability to effectively drive business, culture, and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment

Expertise in budget planning, financial management and workforce management

Expert in IT strategic planning, IT governance formulation, and organizational change management

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs, including the ability to differentiate between a relevant trend and hype

Ability to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and information management across the IT organization

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Strong customer and user experience focus

Ability to adapt to a wide range of activities without losing focus to handle the diverse nature of tasks within the IT Department effectively

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, or a related field

Over 15 years of experience in IT, with a minimum of five to seven years of experience of team management and leadership responsibilities

Experience in business/industry (beyond IT), managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders

Experience with M&A – Due diligence and Integration activities

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or IT service management (e.g., ITIL)

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project, Primavera)