Director, IT PMO

Summary

Join Precisely, a leader in data integrity, as the Director of the IT Program Management Office (PMO). Lead the planning, management, and execution of IT projects and programs, overseeing a team of project managers and business system analysts. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Collaborate closely with the Enterprise PMO to maintain alignment with enterprise-wide standards. This role involves significant M&A integration responsibilities, requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills. Precisely offers a work-from-anywhere culture and opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in IT project and program management
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing a PMO team
• Significant experience in M&A integration, including planning and executing IT integration strategies
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in M&A integration processes and best practices

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve PMO processes, policies, and methodologies
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the IT PMO team
• Collaborate with senior management and business partners to align IT projects with business objectives, particularly during M&A activities
• Lead IT integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions
• Develop and execute integration plans to ensure smooth transitions
• Manage risks and issues related to M&A integration, implementing mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between project teams and business partners
• Ensure stakeholder requirements and expectations are met
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects and programs
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with the EPMO and Project Management Center of Excellence to integrate IT project management best practices with broader organizational initiatives
• Allocate resources effectively across projects
• Ensure the PMO team has the necessary skills and training
• In collaboration with EPMO, establish performance metrics and KPIs for project success
• Provide regular updates business partners and senior management
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement

Preferred Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is highly desirable

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, learning and building community
• With a "work from anywhere" culture