IT PMO Manager - Enterprise Data

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Job Summary

The IT PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the portfolio of data centric projects and programs within the Enterprise Data function. The Enterprise Data solutions function comprises of 4 distinct business teams : 1. Data Services (ensures enterprise data is stored and available for access), 2. Master Data Management (product, customer and supplier data quality and governance), 3. Data Science (statistical analysis, machine learning and AI) and 4. Business Intelligence (reporting and dashboards). This role ensures alignment of data initiatives with business objectives, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering strategic value through effective portfolio management. This manager will be responsible for ensuring that the 4 business teams deliver trusted and actionable enterprise data to White Cap business partners via a comprehensive roadmap of programs & projects. This is a manager position with responsibility for forecasting resource demand, hiring / staffing resources and managing the performance of a team of 4-8 program and project managers.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Portfolio Management
• Develop and manage the enterprise data project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business goals.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance including project status, resource utilization and risk management.
• Prioritize and allocate resources across programs and projects to optimize outcomes and address potential conflicts or constraints. Ensures the alignment of team member skills and strengths with project demands.
• Strategic Planning :
• Collaborate with senior leadership and data stakeholders to define and refine the data strategy and portfolio roadmap.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and recommend adjustments to improve performance and value delivery.
• Leads the creation, implementation, maintenance, and adoption of value delivery frameworks across the enterprise. Value delivery frameworks include Waterfall, Agile or combination of the two (Hybrid).
• Governance and Compliance :
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks and best practices for data project management, including compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and processes across the portfolio.
• Establishes and executes governance structure for the decisioning, prioritization and implementation of changes to continuously improve framework processes.
• Risk and Issue Management :
• Proactively identify and manage risks and issues within the portfolio, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Facilitate resolution of project-related conflicts and anticipates / manages dependencies affected by ongoing change across projects and recommends ways to mitigate future risks.
• Is accountable for ensuring that project, program, and portfolio management processes and methods are followed, and that portfolio financials, risks and interdependencies are identified and managed.
• Stakeholder Management :
• Engage with stakeholders, including business leaders, data architects, and project managers, to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution and collaboration.
• Ensures the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse portfolio stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and business leadership. Works closely with portfolio sponsors and / or reviews boards to help determine portfolio goals.
• Reporting and Communication :
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations on portfolio strategic direction, health, status, performance metrics, and strategic insights to executive management.
• Communicate portfolio-related information effectively to various audiences, including project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide thought leadership, continuous improvement guidance on a regular cadence with high level of data quality while leveraging technology to automate reporting processes to make reporting more effective.
• Team Leadership :
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and portfolio analysts, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• Manage performance and employee development for the project managers. Provides mentoring, coaching, training and skills assessments related to project management competency and to other project managers throughout White Cap.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the PMO team.

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Work Environment

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range : $106,800 - 176,600

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Salary : $106,800 - $176,600