Job Description: Project Management Office (PMO) Director of Governance
Position Summary:
The PMO Director of Governance is responsible for overseeing and enforcing project management governance processes within the organization. This role ensures that projects are executed consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. The Director of Governance leads a team of governance professionals and collaborates closely with project managers, stakeholders, and executive leadership to drive project success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement project management governance frameworks, methodologies, and standards.
2. Establish and enforce project management policies, procedures, and best practices.
3. Define project management governance controls, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and effective project oversight.
4. Collaborate with project managers to ensure projects are properly initiated, planned, executed, monitored, controlled, and closed.
5. Lead the development and maintenance of project templates, tools, and artifacts to support consistent project management practices.
6. Conduct periodic project reviews to identify compliance gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
7. Provide guidance and support to project teams on project governance-related matters, including risk management, change control, and quality assurance.
8. Facilitate project portfolio prioritization and resource allocation in accordance with organizational strategies and objectives.
9. Develop and deliver project management governance training programs for project managers and other stakeholders.
10. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the project management function.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a PMO or similar function.
3. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
4. Proven track record in establishing and maintaining project management governance processes, policies, and standards.
5. Excellent knowledge of project governance frameworks such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile.
6. Exceptional leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project objectives.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
9. Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects within budget and schedule constraints.
10. Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP are highly desirable.
Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It does not include all tasks, duties, and responsibilities that may be required and can be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.