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The Waldinger Corporation · 2 days ago

Director, Project Management Office

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking a results-oriented leader to serve as Director of the Project Management Office (PMO). This role involves driving execution excellence across various strategic initiatives and establishing governance and delivery discipline to support the company's growth and digital transformation goals.

ConstructionMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and lead Waldinger’s PMO, defining governance, methodologies, and tools that drive consistency, transparency, and results

Partner with the CIO and senior executives to align programs with corporate strategy, ensuring clear prioritization and accountability for outcomes

Establish and manage project intake, prioritization, and scoring frameworks that balance value, risk, and resource availability

Develop portfolio management frameworks that measure project health, risk, and return on investment

Establish and report key metrics demonstrating delivery performance, financial impact, and business value realization

Oversee successful execution of complex enterprise initiatives—including ERP modernization, digital operations, field mobility, and data & analytics projects—as well as other cross-functional business initiatives

Drive disciplined planning, execution, and delivery using both traditional Waterfall and Agile methodologies, selecting the right approach for each effort

Instill a culture of accountability for results, with clear ownership and measurable project success criteria

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project managers and business analysts

Create a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and results orientation across the PMO and project community

Partner with business and IT leaders to develop organizational project management maturity and delivery capability

Collaborate with business units to understand priorities, pain points, and opportunities for improvement

Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on project feasibility, resource planning, and execution readiness

Apply structured change management practices to support adoption and minimize business disruption

Communicate clearly with executive stakeholders, providing actionable insights and transparent reporting on progress, risks, and results

Qualification

PMO leadershipWaterfall methodologyAgile methodologyProject managementPMP certificationCSM certificationPortfolio managementAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills