The team at CSE is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a PMO Manager. Reporting to the Transportation PMO Senior Manager, the PMO Manager will be an integral part of the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO Manager will lead, oversee and collaborate with our team of project managers to ensure successful project outcomes. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day PMO activities, developing and providing guidance on PMO policies, processes, and procedures, and ensuring that our project management operations are efficient and continuously improving. The PMO Manager will support the PMO Senior Manager in implementing operational efficiencies, and monitoring project resourcing, timelines, and budgets.
To be a successful PMO Manager, you should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, be well organized and able to work under pressure. If you have experience leading and managing a team, are eager to learn and are looking for a new challenge, then we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate current project processes and create and implement new methods for enhancing project quality and efficiency.
- Support projects through budget tracking, invoicing and proposal budget preparation.
- Support the management and leadership of the company in all project matters, establishing an efficient organizational structure with necessary tools and resources.
- Collaborate with team leaders and project managers on project-related initiatives, meeting regularly to review project status, identify issues, and develop strategies to improve the project management process.
- Monitor progress against plans and schedules, identifying and resolving problems, and updating project plans as needed.
- Provide training and ongoing support to the project management team.
- Monitor daily activities to ensure that procedures are working to achieve program goals and to support efficient project management operations.
- Monitor the project operations and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company's standards.
- Coordinate, organize and track progress of PMO tasks.
- Communicate and collaborate with the project management team and both internal and external department leadership as necessary.
- Schedule and lead meetings with Project Managers for status updates and project support.
- Send out meeting notes and follow up on action items as appropriate.
- Create project reports, SOPs for PMO tasks, and presentations as requested.
- Collaborate with the PMO team to improve project management standardization and best practices across the department.
- Provide overall operational support and perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency using various computer software programs including MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of project management software (i.e., Teamwork, Monday.com, Asana, Slack, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to take initiative, be proactive, work with minimal supervision and delegate.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management through all five phases (initiating, planning, execution, monitoring, closing).
- Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to perform within required deadlines.
- Strong coordination, time management and planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Eager to discover new and improved operational improvements and ability to successfully execute their implementation.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Curious, motivated, pro-active and a self-starter keen to solve problems.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- PMP certification Preferred
- Six Sigma Certification Preferred
Experience:
- 5-8 years of related experience required.
- A minimum of five years' experience working within operations.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory position may be advantageous.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to details and technicalities.
- Excellent organizational and technical skills.
- Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment customarily present in an office environment.
