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.
$150K - $180K *
Drive cross-functional project execution for AI infrastructure deployment, coordinating resources and managing schedules to ensure timely delivery across multiple workstreams while aligning business o...
4 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedules, and resources effectively. Ensure alignment and transparency with stakeholders while navigating complex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Service Supply Chain Portfolio Management Office
$130K - $205K *
Take ownership of a global portfolio in Services Supply Chain, driving governance, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence...
3 weeks ago
Technical/Business Program Manager, Vice President / SSIM
$110K - $188K *
Engage in strategic program management to deliver complex initiatives and drive results across technology and business teams, ensuring project governance and success in achieving organizational object...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $215K *
Architect and manage data systems to enhance data quality, governance, and security. Collaborate across teams to implement effective data management strategies and ensure compliance with legal standar...
2 days ago
ES233 Project Manager - Project Office Coordination Support
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in scientific project management, integrating complex Earth system modeling efforts across teams to ensure successful execution, risk management, and deliverable tracking in a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to lead innovative field deployments and optimize high-impact technology for uranium remediation, collaborating across teams and engaging directly with clients in a dynamic project man...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$94K - $94K *
Drive project success by managing IT workstreams with clarity and structure. Collaborate with teams to enhance delivery processes, maintain documentation, and support Agile practices, while growing in...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of program management and cloud governance, leading multi-cloud initiatives while ensuring quality, staffing, and client relationships across diverse task areas. Collaborate with techni...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Dry Utility Coordination
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that’s dedicated to designing and coordinating dry utilities. Collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure smooth installations and approvals, maintaining high standards of custome...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Champion the management of complex nuclear decontamination projects, leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with contract terms, optimize performance, and achieve project objectives th...
1 week ago
$170K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading complex federal remediation projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring project success through strong communication and technical expertise in construction and quality mana...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Transform your career by managing large-scale federal remediation projects. Leverage your engineering expertise and leadership skills to drive project success, ensuring quality and safety while collab...
3 weeks ago
Director, Program Management Excellence (PMX)
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of program management excellence in a dynamic environment, leading diverse teams and driving continuous improvement across high-value projects in the Aerospace & Defense sector for a...
1 month ago
$138K - $160K *
Join a team that's transforming enterprise communications through bespoke project management. Lead complex software implementations for Fortune 100 clients, ensuring seamless integration and stakehold...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading financial planning and performance for a major division, driving profitability through strategic forecasting, margin improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with co...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $127K *
Shape the future of customer relations by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing service quality, and driving operational improvements. Be the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensu...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform campus development by leading diverse projects in architecture and design. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications, ensuring successful project de...
2 days ago
$195K - $215K *
Shape the future of cell therapy by leading cross-functional teams through early-phase clinical trials. Drive program strategy, manage risks, and foster collaboration to deliver innovative therapies f...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of project management initiatives, driving operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and deliver impactful results across diverse teams and project...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with us to lead and manage complex CMI projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring project teams in a dynamic environ...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex Construction Management and Inspection projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met. Foster client relationships and mentor teams while navigating technical...
1 week ago
$125K - $175K *
Drive project success by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and enhancing client collaboration. Leverage your expertise in construction management to tackle challenges and foster strong relations...
1 week ago
$125K - $175K *
Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...
1 week ago
$125K - $175K *
Take ownership of project management for data center construction, ensuring safety, coordinating teams, and driving process improvements while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakehold...
2 weeks 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.