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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$115K - $140K *

Transform project management by leading complex real estate initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Your expertise will s...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $175K *

Drive master data management integrations to optimize data stewardship, enhance AI capabilities, and facilitate high-performance access, while mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions that...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $219K *

Manage complex project portfolios, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to oversee development phases, vendor management, and compliance, while delivering proje...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$141K - $243K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex development initiatives, managing financials, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budge...

Yesterday

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

$141K - $219K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing healthcare construction projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients to define project scope, resources, and budgets while ensuring quality and risk ma...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and delivering excellence. Oversee project governance, track milestones, and enhance processes while fostering cl...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and governance while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Drive project success through effective communication, analysi...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $151K *

Deliver impactful change by leading complex, cross-functional projects that drive organizational success. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions are adopted and sustained, while managing ri...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of network infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders. Drive execution from planning to turnover, managing risks and budgets while fostering operat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead project controls initiatives to ensure successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, and budget, while mentoring a...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive project success by managing controls, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to enhance reporting, monitor performance, an...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while mentoring the Program Management Team for strategic success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

Elevate business systems by leading NetSuite management and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable processes while leveraging AI for development. Mentor a t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$395K - $414K *

Empower team success by leading FIN Engineering to ensure accurate, reliable, and secure payment processes. Drive a high-performance culture while overseeing multi-year engineering roadmaps and techni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze financial data to support corporate strategies. Collaborate with accounting teams, lead monthly closures, and ensure compliance. Drive insights and develop forecasts, influencing business deci...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by managing complex onboarding projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and delivering high-quality implementations. This role is pivotal in creating structured processes in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $123K *

Shape the future of action processing by owning feature development, driving outcomes, and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with engineering to enhance product quality and speed, ensuring impactful de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $123K *

Champion the development of impactful features in a systems-heavy domain, driving outcomes and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define success metrics and ensure high-qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the planning and execution of technology initiatives across trading platforms, collaborating with teams to manage complex projects from definition to delivery and ensuring alignment with busines...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional projects to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and scalable solutions, ensuring effective operations and collaboration across teams to mitigate real-world harm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by managing diverse teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive effective communication and oversight to meet contractual obligations while enhancing performan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading high-impact IT projects that drive digital transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery, aligning outcomes with strategic busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage a complex task order for a high-priority program, ensuring alignment of technical solutions, schedules, and stakeholder commitments while collaborating with various teams to drive successful ex...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.