GAINSCO · 4 hours ago
Vice President, Project Management Office
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGAINSCO Auto Insurance is seeking a Vice President for their Project Management Office. This role is responsible for setting the vision and governance for project delivery across the organization, ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized and executed effectively.
Auto Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and execute the enterprise PMO strategy, aligning delivery to company priorities and customer/employee outcomes
Lead portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure highest-value work is funded and delivered
Establish and run an enterprise governance model (stage gates, decision criteria, escalation paths, and executive reporting)
Drive consistent delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid frameworks—improving predictability, transparency, and outcomes
Oversee program/project health to ensure initiatives meet scope, timeline, budget, and success measures
Build and lead a high-performing PMO organization (Product Owners, Program/Project Managers, Agile teams) through coaching, development, and engagement
Partner with C-suite leaders to translate strategy into executable roadmaps, resolve roadblocks, and drive cross-functional alignment
Champion value realization by defining ROI, benefits, and KPIs for initiatives and tracking outcomes post-delivery
Implement dashboards and analytics for portfolio visibility, KPI reporting, and data-driven decisions
Own workforce planning, succession planning, and PMO operating rhythms to scale delivery during growth and transformation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years progressive leadership experience in PMO, Program Management, Product Management, or Enterprise Delivery
Proven partnership with C-suite and executive leadership to shape strategy, priorities, and investment decisions
Experience leading PMOs through organizational transformation
Experience standing up or modernizing a PMO and building a high-performing team
Experience scaling delivery organizations through rapid growth
Demonstrated success leading Product Owners, Program Managers, and cross-functional delivery teams
Strong track record in benefits realization, value tracking, and portfolio prioritization
Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
Strong executive presence, communication, and influence across all levels
Ability to drive enterprise transformation, governance, and portfolio-level decisions
Strong business acumen—connect execution to strategy and measurable business value
Change leadership mindset with a customer-focused approach to delivery outcomes
PM software and visualization tools (e.g., Jira/Azure DevOps/Smartsheet/MS Project/Power BI, depending on environment)
Preferred
PMP and/or Agile certifications are a plus
Benefits
Medical & dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Parental Leave Policy
401K + Company Match
PTO Plan + Paid Company determined Holidays.
Company
GAINSCO
GAINSCO Auto Insurance® is a property and casualty insurance company concentrating on the non-standard personal auto insurance market, specializing in minimum-limits personal auto insurance.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Svob
Chief Financial Officer
Phillip West
Senior Vice President & CIO
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