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.
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.
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-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.
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.
$135K - $150K *
Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes proposals for public agencies in the rail and transit sector. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and craft compelling narratives to elevate project pursuits and...
2 weeks ago
Gestionnaire de projet - Gestionnaire de programme sénior - Senior Project - Program Manager
$132K - $182K *
Lead high-impact deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams in data center environments. Utilize risk management and emerging techn...
Reposted 6 days ago
Product Manager- Workday Security
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuri...
1 week ago
Director, HR Technology & Data
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming HR technology and data governance to enhance organizational effectiveness. Lead a global team in driving data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions that prote...
5 days ago
Senior Director, Technology Account Management
$185K - $220K *
Elevate your career by ensuring high-quality IT service delivery for a major financial client. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage incidents, and drive operational excellence while mentoring a team...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Statistical Programming
$298K - $340K *
Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Satellite Operations Center Director
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing satellite operations, ensuring mission success through effective scheduling, training, and ground system management. Lead a dedicated team in a dyna...
2 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform customer delivery operations in a dynamic financial services landscape. Lead large, diverse teams to drive exceptional service quality, operational efficiency, and technology integration whi...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate brand transformation by leading a dedicated creative team, ensuring high-quality visual and verbal expression across global campaigns and touchpoints to create memorable customer experience...
3 weeks ago
$187K - $210K *
Champion operational excellence by leading Product Operations, driving innovation, and optimizing workflows. Manage a dedicated team to enhance product delivery, streamline processes, and ensure align...
6 days ago
Senior Analyst, Service Excellence
$74K - $99K *
Accelerate progress at our Service Excellence Team by supporting Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. This role offers hands-on experience and growth opportunities in IT Service Managem...
5 days ago
Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in delivering seamless customer implementations by managing complex projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, high-quality outcomes, and ex...
1 week ago
$354K - $416K *
Elevate your career as a Medical Director, overseeing utilization management with a focus on clinical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of ca...
2 weeks ago
Director of Cyber Security Operations
$208K - $235K *
Join an enterprise-scale cybersecurity team leading operations, incident response, and risk management across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This role drives innovation in security architecture whi...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...
2 weeks ago
Internal Communications Manager
$88K - $147K *
Inspire and elevate employee engagement through strategic internal communications. Collaborate with leaders to craft and deliver impactful messaging that drives understanding of company goals and fost...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director, Procurement & Vendor Management
$150K - $186K *
Transform procurement strategies by leading vendor management and building strategic partnerships. Drive operational efficiency while optimizing spend and enhancing supplier performance to support lon...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Power
$130K - $176K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading complex engineering initiatives in the Power Lifeline Sector, ensuring effective execution from inception to close-out while managing resources, budget, and quality...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in product innovation by managing the full lifecycle from ideation to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals, ensuring successful product...
1 week ago
Sr. Director, Retrieval Operations (Call Center & Workforce Operations)
$181K - $200K *
Champion transformative call center operations by leading strategic outreach, workforce management, and capacity planning. Drive efficiency and quality through innovative automation and AI solutions w...
3 days ago
$150K - $210K *
Drive complex enterprise SaaS projects with a focus on alignment, execution, and risk management while engaging with stakeholders across all levels to ensure successful implementations and foster cont...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Pioneer the success of large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning while overseeing...
2 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $195K *
Empower enterprise clients by managing strategic relationships, driving revenue growth, and aligning solutions with business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and...
3 days ago
$135K - $170K *
Drive project success by managing renovations and new store deliveries, engaging clients in design, and leading teams to ensure timely execution and financial tracking across multiple sites...
1 week ago
What is a Director, PMO?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Related titles include PMO Director, Director of Program Management, Portfolio Management Director, Head of PMO, and Director of Project Management.