Director, Project Management Office

DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
WHO WE ARE
Apex Systems is a leading global technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com .
At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. Thats why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.
Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Apex Systems is seeking a senior leader to manage and drive the PMO. This role partners heavily with executive management to identify and manage PMO processes. This includes program development, investment prioritization, resource management, and PM management that will transform the business. This role provides leadership to corporate and business management regarding the execution of business projects, products, initiatives, and strategies. The Director of PMO will work with executive teams to develop short to long term project forecasting models. This role will develop data-driven analysis to report on project and program performance and ensure the business value is delivered as committed.
The Director of PMO influences strategy and sets process, policy, and direction for the PMO. This role owns a significant number of measurable functional, operational, and strategic goals or priorities. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the successful implementation of business projects as well as projects related to IT infrastructure. As part of the Shared Services team, you will work closely with all levels of technology and business management.

• Lead the PMO, setting strategy and process.
• Provide strategic advice and planning to Shared Services/corporate functional departmental executives management regarding overall project portfolio for both capital and operational strategic initiatives.
• As head of the Project management organization (PMO) - direct reports include including project managers, Scrum masters, Portfolio Owners, and tool administrators (ServiceNow)
• Responsible for budget creation and oversight across the project portfolio.
• Builds financially sound, executable, data driven business and IT plans, implementing the business-driven priorities that improve the company's shareholder value
• Develop and enforce program management policies through Apex
• Ensure all projects have required documents, detailed project plans/stories, Scope, requirements, resourcing plans.
• Optimize portfolio.
• Produce weekly reporting on Portfolio health.
• Sponsor Red project meetings on a weekly basis with CIO and Head of Business Transformation to discuss issues and resolution plans.
• Lead Stakeholder groups for Core projects.
• Select and manage use of third-party vendors for strategic initiatives
• Work with and drive both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Applies financial rigor and acumen to all initiatives that lead executive and companies' business teams to shareholder value based on decisions (Business cases to drive prioritization)
• Builds solid relationship with IT and Business Transformation partners.
• Creates environment of predictable delivery.
• Balance short term with long term strategies and resource investments.
• Provides strong leadership, develops, and sets individuals and departmental team performance goals and manages/drives change.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or related discipline and 10+ years' experience managing PMO office at a fortune 500 company or appropriate combination of education and experience
• PMO Certifications
• Strong experience as a PMO leader with experience driving transformational programs.
• Prior corporate leadership
• Leader of senior managers and individual contributors
• Experience managing Capital and OpEx budgets and activities.
• Experience managing ServiceNow Portfolio modules.
• Experience working in a Global environment
• This position will be a hybrid role and requires 3 days in-office per week, based in Richmond, VA

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Team Building Events
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [email protected] .