Director of PMO

The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Director of PMO to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary

The Director of the Project Management Office is responsible for championing the strategy and vision of the enterprise Project Management Office, collaborating with various stakeholders such as Information Technology Services, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and various operating business units. This department is a shared, central service accountable for coordinating the company’s business and/or technology project portfolio; project and program management services; and application support, small enhancements and problem resolution.
This team will assist business partners in the identification of business needs and determining solutions to business challenges. Solutions often include a software-application component, but may also consist of process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development.
The Director will also provide oversight and coordination of the project intake and Capital Planning processes and the management of the Business Technology capital budget. They will develop and maintain an in-depth understanding and tracking of each department’s priorities, their corresponding project portfolio strategy, as well as the associated budgets.
The Director will manage FTE and contractor Project Managers, Program Managers, and/or Business Systems Analysts..

The leader will be responsible for continuously improving and maturing project management capabilities and driving quality and efficiency throughout the organization. They must exhibit a passion for people management including recruitment, selection and retention of talent, creating training and development plans, coaching, team evaluation, managing work assignments, and monitoring work performance. A summary of responsibilities is included below:

Establish, document and maintain controls, policies and procedures for the PMO
Support and provide oversight for SOX Compliance audit and controls
Lead the project intake and Capital Planning process and provide portfolio and project level reporting for all approved projects across the organization
Leverage project methodology to provide greater consistency, standards and more accurate estimates/forecasting of financials company-wide
Day-to-day management of employees and/or consultants responsible for planning and facilitating moderate to complex, medium to high priority, project/program deliverables and the efficient resolution of service support issues and requests
Provide assistance to all functional business areas and ITS in creation of project proposals, budget estimates and submission to the appropriate governing body for approvals
Monitor PMO initiatives to ensure project plans, schedules, budgets, issues, risks and contingencies are appropriately documented and managed.
Lead or assist in driving key business decisions that impact overall project portfolio activity including prioritization, timelines or financials
Ensure projects are managed and executed to completion in alignment with EPMO standards, including agreed upon scope, schedule and budget
Create consistent BSA processes for the solicitation and documentation of business requirements and testing
Develop, implement and manage to key performance indicators by function i.e. escalated service desk tickets, project schedule changes, financial over / under spend
Responsible, directly and through subordinates, for project communications, ensuring project team, stakeholders, and management are properly informed through defined channels
Develop and foster relationships across organizational boundaries, acting as a trusted partner
Collaborate with all functional leaders to enhance and strengthen long-term planning process and strategy
Use influence and negotiation skills to drive projects to completion, clear roadblocks, and resolve conflicts across the enterprise
Provide guidance and support to direct reports, peers and direct manager
Lead or assist with other assignments as required by the company
Additional responsibilities or projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Engineering, or a similar discipline. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
At least 5 years of managerial experience in program or project management
Proficiency in program management, project management, and IT
Expertise with project management software and best practices
Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership skills including day-to-day management of PMO employees and managing various stakeholder relationships and priorities.

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.