Position Summary:

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NEFCO is seeking a seasoned PMO Director to lead and scale our newly established Program Management Office. This individual will build out a team, implement best practices, and create a consistent, strategic approach to project intake, prioritization, and execution across the organization. Acting as a key bridge between the Executive Team and business units, the PMO Director will ensure all programs directly support NEFCO’s long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high-performing team of project managers. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Strategic Program Oversight Develop and execute a long-term roadmap of prioritized strategic initiatives. Align program management frameworks with NEFCO’s overall corporate objectives. Governance & Intake Management Implement a structured project intake and approval process, including formal gate reviews. Establish and manage a resource capacity planning model to inform project feasibility. Lead business impact assessments to prioritize initiatives based on ROI, complexity, and risk. Project Delivery & Standardization Oversee the full lifecycle of projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Develop and enforce standardized project management methodologies, templates, and tools across the enterprise. Technology & Tools Select and implement a scalable program management platform that supports planning, tracking, and reporting. Integrate resource planning and project roadmapping capabilities into core PMO operations. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Create a comprehensive reporting framework to track project progress, KPIs, and outcomes. Deliver actionable insights through dashboards and executive-level reporting. Risk & Compliance Management Maintain a centralized risk register and support teams in identifying, owning, and mitigating project risks. Ensure project compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Process Optimization Build and maintain a living process library for all PMO procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project/Program Management, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred). 8+ years of experience in project or program management, including leading enterprise-wide initiatives. Demonstrated success in building and leading PMO functions in a high-growth or transformation environment. Strong familiarity with project management software, resource planning tools, and portfolio management solutions. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management skills. Skilled at translating complex information into clear, actionable plans for diverse audiences. Deep understanding of project governance, budgeting, risk assessment, and performance analytics.