Director, PMO Jobs

Explore Director of Project Management Office (PMO) jobs for experienced leaders who align portfolios, programs, and projects with business strategy. These senior professionals establish governance, improve delivery practices, and help organizations turn strategic priorities into measurable results. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director, PMO Do?

A Director, PMO leads the systems and teams that support consistent project and program delivery. Responsibilities may include setting portfolio priorities, defining standards and governance, monitoring budgets and risks, reporting on performance, and coordinating leaders across departments. The scope can range from overseeing a centralized PMO to guiding enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in project, program, or portfolio management; strong leadership and communication skills; and the ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple teams. Useful strengths include strategic planning, financial oversight, change management, risk management, executive reporting, and familiarity with project management frameworks and tools. Requirements vary by organization and industry.

Director, PMO Salary and Opportunities

Director-level PMO roles are senior professional positions, and compensation depends on factors such as industry, company size, location, responsibilities, and experience. Browse Ladders for vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities by employer, location, and role requirements.

How to Find the Right PMO Leadership Role

Search for titles such as Director of PMO, PMO Director, Director of Program Management, and Portfolio Management Director. Review each listing for the organization's delivery model, decision-making authority, portfolio size, and expectations for transformation or operational improvement. Tailor your resume to highlight measurable outcomes, executive partnership, and the scale of initiatives you have led.

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$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, technically sophisticated projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment with client goals, budgets, and sch...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Advance organizational change initiatives by leading Oracle Cloud transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption through strategic planning, training, and communication...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team driving strategic project initiatives with cross-functional collaboration, managing complex programs to achieve company goals while optimizing efficiency and enhancing organization...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping cloud delivery excellence by orchestrating multiple projects, mentoring top talent, and ensuring strategic client engagement for this dynamic leadership role. Drive effectiv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, from planning to closure. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing budgets and stakeholder comm...

Tennessee, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful onboarding for new customers by managing projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring a smooth transition and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Help us deliver innovative environmental design projects by leading cross-functional teams through all phases from planning to implementation, ensuring alignment, managing risks, and achieving client...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic initiatives within Operations and Member Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, enhance operational efficiency, an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Advance your career by coordinating healthcare technology integration across multiple VA sites. Leverage your project management skills to support the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $305K *

Champion excellence by leading a high-performing team to optimize GPO delivery, ensuring strategic alignment and value realization across multiple accounts while fostering strong relationships with se...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $118K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower the development of innovative banking solutions by driving product strategy, collaborating across teams, and delivering scalable capabilities that enhance customer experiences and meet busines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving client success through strategic account management and sales leadership. Cultivate relationships with C-level executives while developing innovative solutions for global ac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$152K - $197K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in community banking. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance client relationships, shape payment strategies, and deliver measurable growth across the Mid South reg...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading global client strategies, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance client value and execute a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $184K *

Lead the strategy execution for key global clients, driving client value, retention, and new business growth while cultivating trust-based relationships with senior leaders and maximizing account pote...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing D365 programs, ensuring client satisfaction and project success. Oversee teams, drive commercial growth, and align solutions with business goals while maintaining strong re...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $234K *

Shape the future of technology risk management by leading initiatives that enhance security, resilience, and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk practices and drive scala...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...

St. Louis, MORemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to impactful projects by evaluating business processes, analyzing data, and implementing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and drive continuous im...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you own the financial performance of a dynamic business unit, driving strategic decisions and enhancing visibility to shape impactful processes and outcomes. Join a hands-on l...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Director, PMO?question toggle

    A Director, PMO leads a project management office or portfolio function, establishing delivery standards, governance, reporting, and alignment between projects and organizational strategy.

  • What does a Director of PMO do day to day?question toggle

    The role may involve prioritizing initiatives, reviewing progress and risks, managing budgets and resources, advising executives, improving delivery processes, and guiding PMO staff and cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Director, PMO jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek extensive project or program leadership experience, strategic and financial skills, strong communication, and a record of delivering complex initiatives. Specific education, certifications, and industry experience vary by employer.

  • How much do Director, PMO jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, company size, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What other job titles are similar to Director, PMO?question toggle

    Related titles include PMO Director, Director of Program Management, Portfolio Management Director, Head of PMO, and Director of Project Management.