Director of Enterprise Project Management Office

Join our team as the Director of Enterprise Project Management Office, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by leading complex, strategic projects aimed at delivering high-quality technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project prioritization including budget allocation and scheduling.
• Assign projects to Project Managers based on their skills and workloads.
• Act as the main point of contact for project escalations, ensuring effective communication between Project Managers and Business Stakeholders.
• Manage all aspects of project management including work breakdown, scheduling, tracking milestones, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with technical PMs to manage interdependencies and ensure alignment with the enterprise strategy.
• Lead and manage a team or function within the organization, guiding managers and supervisors to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop workforce and staffing plans to guarantee sufficient resources for business initiatives.
• Manage hiring, promotions, and performance evaluations within your department.

Job-Specific Duties

• Lead the successful delivery of strategic enterprise technology initiatives, maintaining timelines and budgets.
• Ensure project activities align with the company's IT strategy and governance frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners.
• Manage complex integrations with various technologies like Salesforce, Axway, and Genesys.
• Promote SAFe principles and agile practices across project teams to drive collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues while managing cross-program dependencies effectively.
• Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor contract negotiations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of technical architecture, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Deliver clear project updates and performance metrics to executive leadership regularly.
• Mentor and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Strategically manage vendor relationships to optimize project performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in project/program management in medium to large organizations.
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports or 4 years managing indirect resources.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex programs with technical components.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution skills, and budget management experience.
• Proficient in Project Management tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, Jira, and MS Office.
• SAFe6 knowledge is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce implementations and related certifications is highly desired.
• Certifications such as Scrum Master, RTE, PMI PMP, or ITIL are a plus.

This position may require U.S. citizenship as per customer requirements, and provides a base salary range of $150,000 to $170,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Maximus is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.