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.
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative project management solutions for large law firms. Drive implementations, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating complex challenges a...
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Empower a global team by leading business operations for a new Data & Intelligence organization. Drive operational excellence, enhance communication, and manage financial stewardship to foster a cultu...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead and manage complex healthcare projects, enhancing clinical processes and service delivery. Collaborate with teams to develop plans, manage budgets, and ensure quality standards throughout the pro...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex projects that enhance clinical processes and service delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality standards, manage budgets, and drive e...
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Lead IT projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines while guiding teams and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes and mitigate risks effectively...
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Drive the successful implementation of a Title III grant project, overseeing operations, managing resources, and collaborating across departments to enhance student retention and institutional effecti...
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Lead the charge in managing complex IT projects within a DoD-classified environment, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to cybersecurity standards while collaborating with cross-functional te...
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$93K - $121K *
Pioneer your career by managing AV systems integration projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and mitigating risks throug...
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Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital projects in regulated environments. Drive operational excellence and mentor talent while ensuring compliance with saf...
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Join a dynamic team to lead supply chain activities for product transfers, ensuring seamless coordination of material planning, supplier management, and inventory control while aligning with project t...
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$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of project leadership and oversight, ensuring effective operations, resource coordination, and customer engagement while monitoring performance and quality for a Navy program...
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$88K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...
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$88K - $95K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading cross-functional projects from planning to implementation. Drive efficiency and optimize workflows while managing stakeholder engagement and tracking performa...
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Lead complex, strategic enterprise programs across multiple departments, ensuring projects align with organizational priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive execution and process improvemen...
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Director Capital Project Systems, & Reporting
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Drive the success of capital project systems and reporting, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance strategic planning and safeguard assets through eff...
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Project Manager - Digital Health
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in transforming healthcare by managing large-scale digital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success, focusing on adoption and integration of technol...
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Project Manager - Digital Health
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Join a dynamic team to lead and oversee strategic digital health initiatives. Drive project outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing timelines, and ensuring successful implementat...
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Take ownership of diverse projects by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and financial success whil...
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Drive project success by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and financial accountability while fostering innovation and collaboration acro...
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Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...
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Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering teams in project execution, from scope development to completion. Drive client satisfaction and financial success while managing timelines and resources...
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Accelerate your career by leading diverse engineering projects from scope to execution. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovation...
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Director of Operations, Project Delivery
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Lead the development of a unified project management methodology across multiple sites, enhancing project delivery standards and training teams to ensure successful execution from contract to handoff...
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Senior Project Manager, Global Operations - Operations Portfolio Management Office
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Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational resilience and business growth. Lead cross-functional projects, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure seamless execution a...
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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.