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# Director of IT PMO

- **Company:** FIRSTPRO LLC
- **Location:** Burlington, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000 - $170,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, IT Management, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Curam Social Program Management, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e4c0b92977fa60c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
 * PMP certification preferred, not required.

Experience Requirements

 * Senior PMO leadership experience in a mid-sized or large organization, or at least two years at Director level or above in management consulting with relevant enterprise project management experience.
 * Experience overseeing multiple technology portfolios, including supply chain, merchandising/commercial functions, corporate systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
 * Extensive people management experience, including leading teams of five or more employees.
 * Experience with PMO KPIs, performance reporting, budgeting, and portfolio governance.
 * Experience applying change management frameworks such as ADKAR/Prosci, Kotter, or Lewin.
 * Proven ability to improve customer experience, drive results, and manage complex organizational change.

Skills & Abilities

 * Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
 * Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
 * Strong business and technical acumen, sound judgment, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
 * Experience with ServiceNow SPM, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or comparable project management tools.

## Description

* Lead the IT PMO and oversee enterprise project portfolios, ensuring delivery quality, cost control, and alignment with business and technology priorities.
 * Develop and execute IT project management strategy, annual portfolio plans, and technology roadmaps.
 * Oversee project governance, budgets, resource allocation, risk management, change management, and executive reporting.
 * Establish PMO standards, procedures, tools, KPIs, and performance metrics to improve delivery and operational efficiency.
 * Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and senior IT leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
 * Lead, coach, and develop project management staff; establish performance objectives and address performance issues.
 * Manage third-party contractors, systems integrators, and external vendors.
 * Drive issue resolution, manage escalations, and communicate project status, risks, financials, and deliverables to executive leadership.
 * Ensure compliance with organizational policies and project management best practices.