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.
Project Manager - Capital Planning
$90K - $120K *
Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...
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Project Manager - Capital Planning
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative capital planning and project management. Lead assessments, nurture client relationships, and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful solutions in a...
Reposted 2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion effective internal controls and corporate governance by providing independent audit assurance and consulting to management and the Audit Committee, enhancing enterprise risk management and op...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Data Protection & Forensics
$140K - $210K *
Drive data protection and forensic investigations, overseeing DLP platforms and automation. Lead a team to enhance security posture, manage insider risks, and ensure compliance across multi-cloud envi...
3 days ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to lead high-impact technology transformation projects. You'll manage enterprise-level initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, project governance, and successful delivery to drive...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$80K - $95K *
Shape enterprise-level technology transformation projects while delivering high-impact project management services, driving stakeholder alignment, and ensuring successful outcomes for clients in a fas...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that delivers high-impact technology transformation projects, providing governance and leadership. You'll lead enterprise project planning while ensuring successful outcomes through proact...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team driving technology transformation projects. This role elevates project management to new heights by ensuring governance, stakeholder alignment, and high-impact delivery, leading to...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing complex enterprise-level technology projects, ensuring successful outcomes through governance, stakeholder alignment, and meticulous delivery leadership in a fast-paced con...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate impactful technology transformation projects by driving governance, alignment, and delivery leadership to achieve successful business outcomes for clients while managing complex enterprise...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Senior Associate - Project Management Office (PMO)
$88K - $105K *
Elevate enterprise-level technology projects by driving governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery leadership, ensuring successful outcomes and high-touch client experiences across complex initia...
4 weeks ago
Principal Technical Program Manager, IT Strategy Planning and Delivery
$240K - $379K *
Join a team that's driving the strategic roadmap for Enterprise AI initiatives. Lead complex programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate solutions in a dynamic environment to make...
3 days ago
Vice President, Project & Program Management
$180K - $220K *
Advance strategic initiatives by leading complex capital programs and projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of collaboration and professional grow...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $156K *
Manage complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with governance, timelines, and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project plans, oversee team activities, and maintain transparency throu...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading complex projects in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive successful outcomes while ensuring alignment w...
2 days ago
Senior Program Manager - Director, Services
$150K - $175K *
Join a team that's driving transformation in insurance technology by leading complex SaaS programs. You'll ensure delivery excellence, manage risks, and enhance client confidence while shaping the fut...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage project execution and financials while fostering client relationships and enhancing team performance. Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety stand...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $350K *
Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and partners. Drive program governance, manage dependencies, and deliver AI solutions on time with measurable outc...
4 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $350K *
Lead the execution of complex AI technology programs, managing cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of AI-enabled solutions while driving program governance and opera...
4 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $350K *
Join us to lead complex AI technology programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful delivery of AI-enabled solutions while managing global teams and external partners...
4 days ago
Project Manager, Project Management
$71K - $96K *
Lead the charge in delivering integrated marketing initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships. Oversee project execution across multiple channels while managing resou...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of multi-family residential construction by leading project execution, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams. Drive innovative solutions and...
3 days ago
Project & Program Management III
$80K - $134K *
Optimize cross-functional projects to drive operational efficiency and AI integration. Lead initiatives from inception to resolution while prioritizing high-impact work, collaborating with teams, and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform data delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Oversee project lifecycles from intake to production, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams while...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic growth by driving complex cybersecurity sales, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions for enterprise clients...
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.