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 and shape the future of project execution in battery system deployment. Oversee a team of project managers, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of grid-scale projects while collaboratin...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion project success by managing large-scale capital design and construction projects in higher education and municipal sectors. Oversee planning, design, procurement, and construction phases to e...
2 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Shape the future of luxury hospitality projects by managing multiple renovations, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Lead a dedicated team on-site in As...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Oversee project management practices, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement. Drive collaboration across teams while mitigating risks and enhancing project visibility within a dynamic por...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape a high-performance culture by leading HR strategies that align with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, resolve conflicts, and drive organizational success t...
1 week ago
Director, ERP (Oracle Cloud Financials and HCM)
$135K - $175K *
Lead and innovate ERP solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, ensuring project success through effective management, design, and implementation of Oracle Cloud Financials while driving team pe...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $200K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...
2 days ago
Project Manager - Transportation - GA
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of transportation by leading complex civil engineering projects. Manage diverse teams, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery of highway and roadway infrastructure while...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - MI
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing municipal drinking water and wastewater projects. Oversee proposals, budgets, and team coordination to ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget while cultivati...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - MI
$88K - $105K *
Tackle diverse municipal projects as a Project Manager focused on drinking water and wastewater. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality deliverables while engaging with clients and stakeholder...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - MI
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing drinking water and wastewater projects. You'll oversee proposals, budgeting, and project execution, ensuring quality delivery and coordination with clients and...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - MI
$80K - $95K *
Transform communities by leading impactful drinking water and wastewater projects. Engage with teams and clients, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality outcomes. Bring your engineering expe...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - OH
$80K - $95K *
Manage municipal drinking water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to budget while leading team members and collaborating with clients to achieve project goals and meet d...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Optimize transportation infrastructure projects by managing design, budgets, and teams. Foster client relationships and mentor engineers, ensuring timely, high-quality project execution in a collabora...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing and overseeing civil transportation projects. Lead teams in design and engineering while ensuring quality and adherence to project budgets and timelines in a collaborative...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing civil transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while mentoring a skilled team, maintaining client relationships, and driving desi...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Lead the management of civil transportation projects, ensuring quality and efficiency through collaboration, budgeting, and scheduling while mentoring a talented team dedicated to impactful infrastruc...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design and engineering efforts for highways and roadways. Oversee project teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality delivery in a collaborative e...
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Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's leading civil engineering projects, managing highway and roadway design from start to finish while fostering client relationships and mentoring a skilled project team...
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Project Manager - Surface Water - MI
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing and coordinating surface water projects, overseeing all aspects from proposal to construction. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication s...
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Project Manager - Drinking Water / Wastewater - MI
$80K - $95K *
Lead and manage drinking water/wastewater projects while fostering teamwork, budgeting, and scheduling. Drive project success through clear communication, technical expertise, and oversight of design...
Reposted 3 days ago
Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Play a key role in managing civil transportation projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while leading a skilled team. This position merges technical expertise and strong client relationships t...
Reposted 3 days ago
Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Manage and oversee complex civil transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while leading a skilled team. Foster client relationships and maintain quality standards throughout the...
Reposted 3 days ago
Project Manager - Transportation - MI
$88K - $105K *
Manage comprehensive civil transportation projects, leading teams through design and execution. Collaborate with clients and maintain quality standards while mentoring staff to ensure successful proje...
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Project Manager - Surface Water - MI
$80K - $95K *
Oversee and coordinate surface water projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client communication. Utilize strong project management and leadership skills to lead teams effectively throughout the p...
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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.