The Senior Manager, PMO leads the Enterprise (Project Management Office) PMO function, driving disciplined execution, portfolio visibility, and delivery of the company's most critical cross-functional initiatives. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role partners closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to translate strategy into execution, ensuring delivery across strategic projects, technology implementations, and corporate development integrations.
WHAT YOU'LL DOEnterprise PMO Leadership- Own and operate the Enterprise PMO, including governance, standards, and delivery.
- Define and evolve the PMO operating model (intake, prioritization, stage-gating, cadence).
- Establish clear accountability, decision rights, and execution rigor across initiatives.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Execution- Lead or co-lead top enterprise initiatives, including:
- Corporate development integrations, strategic business programs, and ELT-sponsored strategic initiatives
- Partner with executive sponsors to manage scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Portfolio Management & Prioritization- Own enterprise project intake and prioritization with the Chief of Staff.
- Maintain a clear, current view of the enterprise delivery portfolio.
- Balance strategic demand with organizational capacity.
Executive Reporting & Visibility- Build and maintain enterprise project dashboards and reporting.
- Provide consistent, executive-ready communication on status, risks, and delivery health.
- Act as a single source of truth for enterprise execution progress.
PMO Standards & Enablement- Standardize project templates, tools, and best practices.
- Enable project managers and cross-functional leaders through clear processes and guidance.
- Continuously improve PMO effectiveness as the organization scales.
Team Leadership- Lead and develop the PMO team of Project Managers and/or other resources.
- Set expectations for delivery quality, stakeholder engagement, and accountability.
- Assess and recommend future PMO capacity needs.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired- 7+ years of experience in project management
- 3-5 years in enterprise program management, PMO leadership, and/or people leadership
- Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Advanced executive presence and verbal/written communication skills
- Deep experience in project governance and portfolio management
- PM Data Visualization Experience & MSFT PM Tool Mastery
Preferred- Experience partnering with a Chief of Staff, corporate development, or executive office
- SaaS, high-growth, or PE-backed environment experience
- Global or distributed team leadership experience
- PMI PMP / Six Sigma Black Belt or other project management professional certifications
Expected Compensation: USD $105,000 - $160,000
As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
- Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
- Flexible PTO policy
- Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
- Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program
