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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$85K - $156K *

Unlock the potential of technology as you lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative product solutions that enhance user experience and drive measurable business value...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing IT and AV projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and effective communication across all...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $146K *

Join our team to define and enhance product strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop market-driven medical device solutions that improve patient outcomes and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $120K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, budgets, and client interactions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality execution of tenant improvements and adherence to regulations, while fosterin...

1 week ago

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

$215K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving impactful change in healthcare. As Chief of Staff, you'll support the CRO, manage key projects, and ensure alignment across the Revenue organization, gaining invaluable insi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive project success, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency while managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects. Oversee project management, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure timelines and budgets are met while providing outst...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $98K *

Take ownership of federal proposal efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams to develop compliant, compelling proposals that align with strategic growth objectives and enhance organizational effect...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $137K *

Partner with us to build and optimize Celonis dashboards, translating complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's managing complex task orders in a federal environment, ensuring timely implementation of technical solutions and schedules while collaborating with stakeholders to support mission-c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex task orders within a federal program, ensuring timely execution of technical solutions and schedules while collaborating with government personnel and stakeholders to achieve project ob...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $113K *

Empower transformation initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and translate business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring solutions align with operational workflows and safe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$86K - $106K *

Optimize supply chain execution for key programs, ensuring alignment across teams. Lead material strategies, manage supplier performance, and mitigate risks to achieve business objectives while suppor...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance project management processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing teams and subcontractor compliance to elevate operatio...

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead program management initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee budgets, guide cross-functional teams, and enhance organizational performance through effec...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the planning and execution of multiple ServiceNow projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment. Drive workflow migrations and compliance initiatives while collaborating across tea...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate complex defense projects by leading engineering development and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment, driving projects...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise architecture by aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, guiding a small team, and driving innovative solutions that enhance operational capabiliti...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by leading a team to align technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring innovative solutions and governance while driving high-impact design and implementati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $129K *

Unlock potential by driving the delivery of OT project portfolios across multiple sites. Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure timely execution, manage vendors, and lead engineering tea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $188K *

Pioneer the future of project controls by leading a team to enhance cost, schedule, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, ensuring data transparency and informed dec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-geo programs, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction while managing a diverse group of program managers and driving strategic initiatives for success...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Support critical national security space initiatives by managing high-priority taskers, coordinating responses, and liaising with senior stakeholders to ensure timely execution of program actions in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of energy management by leading a dynamic team of Project Managers. Drive operational success, foster team development, and enhance client relationships in a fast-paced environment fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex College & University and Healthcare projects, advocating for clients while collaborating with diverse design teams to ensure successful project delivery and financi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.