Responsible for establishing and administering enterprise project management activities of a complex, high-volume program. Candidates must have leadership experience in an environment supporting a formal, documented Project/Program Management methodology (PMI, PRINCE II, etc.) including establishing uniform project processes, including Governance, and project performance standards. The candidate must have proven experience in developing a large-scale strategic PMO plan and managing the tactical implementation of that plan. Interface with executive level client personnel and the account senior leadership team.

Duties:
•  PMO strategy and administration.
•  Process development, implementation and continuous improvement.
•  Program and project deliverable identification.
•  Issue escalation and resolution.
•  Portfolio management and governance.
•  Project change management administration.
•  Generate concise and accurate integrated account-level project and program status reporting.
•  Manage financial P&L for PMO area including accurately forecasting costs, operating within established budgets and attaining margin improvement objectives.
•  Perform project performance measurement and analysis.
•  Provide direction and standards for consistent project management tool utilization (Primavera preferred). •  Establish and maintain Project Manager Development program focused on motivating project managers to establish PM competencies, improve professional skill levels and attain recognized certifications.
•  Implement Project Management standards and best-practices based on measurable success criteria.

Background:

• 15+ years progressive experience with Project and Program Management
•  5+ years program office leadership experience within a large corporate operating environment.
•  Proven track record of successful enterprise-level project management results.
•  Experience introducing and implementing Project Management processes and standards.
•  Formal Project/Program Management methodology (PMI, PRINCE II, proprietary, etc.) experience.
•  Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
•  Expert understanding and proficient use of industry standard project management tools - Primavera
•  Experience working within both a project-centric and project matrix environments.
•  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
•  PMP Certification 

Desired:

•  5+ years progressive experience with Project and Program Management in the utility industry 
•  Experience establishing a Program Office and implementing a supporting tool set.
•  Quality program experience such as ISO-9000, CMMI or Six Sigma implementation and assessments.
•  Business development experience in Project Management disciplines.
•  Advanced degree preferred