Director, Enterprise Program Management Office

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as a Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO) This is a hybrid role being onsite at HQ in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO) is a senior leadership role responsible for building and leading Protolabs' enterprise-wide program management discipline. This position will establish a lightweight governance framework to ensure the effective prioritization, funding, and execution of strategic initiatives that advance Protolabs' business goals. Reporting to the Chief Technology and AI Officer, the ePMO Director will lead the strategic planning and capital prioritization process, develop the Protolabs Delivery Framework (PDF), oversee portfolio and program performance, and cultivate a Community of Practice (CoP) to enhance project management capability across all functions. You will Enterprise Strategy & Governance Lead the development and implementation of the Protolabs Delivery Framework - establishing standard methodologies, templates, and governance for program and project execution Partner with the CTAIO, CFO, and Executive Leadership Team to run the annual strategic and capital planning process Chair the Program Review Board and oversee stage-gate and governance processes for all enterprise programs Maintain enterprise visibility into the strategic portfolio, ensuring alignment with Protolabs' business strategies Program & Portfolio Management Oversee a portfolio of enterprise initiatives spanning technology, operations, manufacturing, customer experience, and back-office functions Drive consistent reporting on scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues through standardized dashboards and executive scorecards Partner with Finance to manage capital budgets, forecast accuracy, and benefits realization Implement time tracking and resource management practices to optimize delivery capacity and capital capitalization Community of Practice & Capability Building Build and lead a Project Management Community of Practice (CoP) across business functions Define project manager competencies, training paths, and performance standards. Provide coaching and mentoring for project and program managers across Protolabs Tools, Technology, & Reporting Evaluate, select, and manage enterprise Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) tools to support program tracking, resource management, and reporting Integrate portfolio data with enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, financial systems) for transparency Establish and track key delivery metrics - including on-time delivery, budget adherence, risk mitigation effectiveness, and benefits realization Leadership & Change Enablement Serve as a change leader driving accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome-focused delivery Communicate portfolio status and insights to senior executives and the Board Cultivate a culture of transparency, empowerment, and continuous improvement What it takes Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 10 or more years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management 5 or more years of people leadership experience managing enterprise PMOs or cross-functional portfolios Proven experience developing governance frameworks, capital planning processes, and strategic prioritization models Experience with enterprise delivery frameworks (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall) and transformation programs Familiarity with PPM tools (Planview, Smartsheet, Project Online, Jira Align, or similar) Demonstrated success in developing and leading a project management community or center of excellence Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and business judgment Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills Data-driven approach to portfolio management Strong understanding of technology-enabled business transformation Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage through change Preferred Qualifications: PMP, PgMP, or PfMP (PMI) SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile certification Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) Success Measures Delivery of a fully operational Protolabs Delivery Framework within 12 months Establishment of enterprise portfolio reporting for all strategic initiatives Reduction in schedule and budget variance across programs Positive stakeholder satisfaction and increased PM capability maturity Deployment of an enterprise PPM tool integrated with financial and time tracking systems What's in it for you We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program including: Salary, Bonus, Long Term Incentives Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account (including employer contributions) Dental & Vision Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Paid caregiver leave PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours 401k with company match & immediate vest Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate Matching grants through Protolabs foundation And More Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications. Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Physical Demands: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.