Windward

PMO Leader

Windward$140K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and strategy development skills in project management.
  • Expertise in monitoring project delivery to meet timelines and budgets.
  • Proven ability to improve project management processes continuously.
  • Solid understanding of risk management and mitigation in projects.
  • Experience in mentoring project management teams to achieve high performance.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders to align projects with business goals.
  • Excellent reporting skills for communicating project status to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement standards for project management across all practices.
  • Monitor project execution to ensure timely and budget-compliant outcomes.
  • Identify and implement improvements in project management processes.
  • Assess and manage project risks to minimize disruptions.
  • Lead and mentor the project management team for optimal performance.
  • Engage with stakeholders for project alignment with company objectives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports on project progress to senior management.

Benefits

  • 401(K) plan with company match
  • Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
  • Pet Insurance
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible working schedules and remote work options
  • Professional Development support for certifications and memberships
Full Job Description
NELSON is seeking an experienced PMO Leader to build upon and advance the firm's project management framework across all practices. This role will provide strategic leadership in establishing consistent project management standards, processes, and best practices across the organization, while ensuring successful project delivery at a national scale.

The ideal candidate brings significant project management leadership experience within the AEC industry, with a proven track record of developing, leading, or strengthening a PMO or similar enterprise-wide project management function. This individual will work across NELSON's practices to drive consistency, accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence, while partnering with senior leadership and project teams to align project delivery with broader business objectives.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.
  • Project Oversight: Monitor and oversee all projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in project management processes and implement changes to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Risk Management: Assess project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues.
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the project management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of projects, highlighting key achievements and potential challenges.


Education / Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related AEC discipline from an accredited university preferred.
  • 15+ years of relevant AEC industry experience, including significant project management and/or PMO leadership experience, preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


National salary range: $140,000-$170,000 (actual compensation will be determined based upon several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications and licensure, education, and geographic location) Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits. Bonuses can include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, Profit Sharing.

Benefits of NELSON: (additional benefit details can be found at: nelsonworldwide.com/careers)

  • 401(K) plan with company match
  • Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
  • Pet Insurance
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client's needs
  • Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization


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About Windward

Windward is a maritime analytics company that uses artificial intelligence and big data to provide insights into global shipping activity. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Windward's platform analyzes data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery, shipping manifests, and port records, to provide real-time information on vessel movements, cargo flows, and other key metrics. The company's customers include shipping companies, financial institutions, and government agencies.
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50 employees
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Founded
2010

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