Director, Project Management Office

The Solotech team is comprised of more than 1,700 people passionate about audiovisual and entertainment technology, driven by the same ambition: to deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.
As a global leader in live productions, systems integration, and virtual technology, Solotech offers competitive benefits, a collaborative and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities in nearly 20 locations across America, Europe, and Asia. The Director, Project Management Office (PMO), East, is responsible for overseeing both project management and project coordination functions within the East region (USA).
This role involves strategic planning, project governance, and P&L responsibility to drive business growth and successful project delivery. The Director will work closely with the Sales and Operations Teams to ensure leadership at the project level supports the successful delivery of integration projects.
Strategic Alignment & Prioritization: Collaborate with senior leadership to define project priorities, ensuring all projects and programs align with the organization's strategic goals and deliver maximum value.
Manage the short and long-term roadmap of the Project Management Office with other PMO directors and the Managing Director, Operations. Liaise with various internal and external departments to build and support the PMO growth.
Operational Excellence: Ensure that business operations and project management practices align with company standards. Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure financial targets are met. Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin enhancement.
Project Coordination: Use a structured approach to coordinate and allocate projects within the team, focusing on schedules, budgets, specific expectations, clear communication, and tight follow-ups to ensure efficient and profitable project delivery.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and consistency of projects and systems by applying Solotech’s standards and those stipulated in contracts.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors.
Performance Analysis: Analyze business sector performance, recommend solutions to operational issues, and present cost-benefit analyses of suggested approaches.
Operational Standardization: Standardize project management and coordination operations to maximize efficiency and performance of invested resources.
Management Practices: Implement best management practices, including continuous improvement techniques and key performance indicators, to evaluate labor and equipment use. Management of a team large team of primarily projects managers and projects coordinators.
Budget Preparation: Collaborate with the Managing Director of Operations and other managers to prepare the annual budget for the department’s business sector. HR Collaboration: Work with HR on employee mobility, workforce management, skills development, succession planning, and recruitment.
Health and Safety: Ensure the development and enforcement of workplace health and safety policies.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Managing Director of Operations to develop and deploy continuous improvement and employee engagement plans.
Negotiate agreements with clients, service providers, and internal partners as required.
Training and Development: Implement training programs to enhance skills and knowledge across business operations and project management teams.
Highlight the need for proficiency in relevant project management and communication tools.
Resource for Clients and Suppliers: Act as a resource for clients and suppliers for procedural or customer service issues.
Minimum of three (3) years in a PMO leadership and management role.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is highly preferred.
Experience in the Audio-Visual industry strongly preferred.
Experience in change management and process improvement.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills including managing virtual or hybrid employees, and the ability to mobilize employees when required.
Expert level knowledge of MS Office suite including Microoft Project.
Ability to travel overnight to other Solotech offices.
Excellent employee management, team development and coaching skills.
Ability to manage frequent and/or unexpected changes.
Strong ability to anticipate problems and find effective solutions while respecting the company’s policies and business processes.
Experience in Microsoft D365 is a plus.
Time will be spent on construction sites.
Overnight travel on a quarterly basis.