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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product initiatives from concept to launch, managing multiple projects across various technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and a...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform mining operations by leading critical construction and refurbishment projects. Oversee the restart of facilities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while managing budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Oversee comprehensive project scheduling activities, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines. Mentor teams, optimize workflows, and enhance project execution through strategic decision-making...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the delivery of high-quality digital products by leading multiple technology teams and client engagements. Build trusted relationships, drive innovation, and ensure successful outcomes in a d...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the Software Business Model by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive operational e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Transform the Software Business Model by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive operational e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $240K *

Empower teams by managing complex R&D programs, ensuring alignment with contract scopes, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across technical and executive teams to deliver innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance automation projects in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Empower the future of Cybersecurity by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across teams. Drive mission-critical initiatives that enhance national security through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for Adobe Experience Cloud implementations, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering collaboration across diverse teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of project delivery for IT initiatives, managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful completion and compliance with standards in a public sector env...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading multi-discipline teams. Drive financial tracking and implement quality control...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing IT Project Management teams, driving project delivery excellence, fostering collaboration, and implementing best practices to enhance PMO maturity an...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of social-first influencer marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-budget execution while maintaining high-quality standards an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $108K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in data-focused projects for the U.S. Navy. Lead Agile and Waterfall initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with mission goals while fostering collab...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and drive construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $165K *

Lead project execution by coordinating resources, defining objectives, and ensuring quality control throughout the lifecycle, meeting deadlines and budget constraints to achieve overall program succes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $190K *

Oversee major construction projects, driving design and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results on complex, multi-million dollar developments whi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Inspire high-impact construction projects by leading teams in delivering design-build solutions valued from $60M to $250M. Engage with stakeholders and manage schedules, budgets, and quality from conc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while maintaining client relationshi...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Lead complex construction projects valued from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, optimize design-build execution, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring project staff and fostering cl...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Build your career by leading high-stakes design-build projects, overseeing budgets from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction while mentorin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy for cloud-native vault solutions, driving effective secrets management and session control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security offerings while ensuring h...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $86K *

Join a team that's redefining project management through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients to tailor systems, deliver training, and enhance data workflows, ensuring effective pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.