Director, PMO

Responsibilities:
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division (Hexagon) is seeking a PMO Director for our Americas region.  In the role, the selected candidate will be responsible for the overall project management function, strategy and leadership, and the management of PMO processes and outcomes to improve the consistency and efficiency of project delivery. This individual will also be responsible for providing oversight and direction to all project management office personnel, and thus is accountable of the resulting quality of each project.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

Define and execute PMO strategy aligned with regional and functional growth strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and targets

Ensure value creation evidenced by improved results such as revenue generation and a sustainable margin

Define, change, and execute PMO target operating model (TOM) designed to execute on the strategy

Deliver strong project governance and execution assurance processes

Consult with leadership to understand strategic goals and to properly align project resources in support of those objectives

Lead the design and implementation of a common project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive and facilitate the successful management of the function and delivery of projects in the Americas Services team.

Act as a mediator for internal issues and conflicting priorities for members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing solutions to clients 

Main Activities:

Managing the BusinessProvide budget analysis, labor planning, and coordination of activities between client and company personnel

Monitor and analyze project and services performance in conjunction with the Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators

Work with Sales and Presales teams to ensure effective scoping, estimating, and expectations are set in Pre-Sales Phase

Ensure resource plans are established across the portfolio to ensure successful delivery

Promote consistent application of project standards and processes by conducting individual project audits at key points in project schedules

Prepare Customer Feedback and establish customer satisfaction levels in the Americas region

Manage and maintain the Regional Project Server and PMO SharePoint Site

Changing the BusinessIdentify improvement opportunities and update, change processes, capabilities, and roles and responsibilities to execute improvements

Collaborates with other department leaders to define, prioritize, develop, and execute internal projects/programs to meet corporate objectives programs

Improve the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of the project delivery artifacts

Talent ManagementSupport, mentor, develop, and train the Project Managers and Delivery/Project Coordinators

Set and manage performance expectations aligned with regional strategy and goals

Manage recruitment process, skills matrix, role profiles, and succession planning to ensure resources meet business needs

ReportingCreate concise, informative, and meaningful management reports to highlight project issues and progress

Analyze the overall effectiveness of Services delivery across the portfolio and identify and mitigate areas of risk

CommunicationCoordinate with the other Hexagon ALI PMO’s to ensure consistency of processes and procedures and tools

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, impacting how the organization sees the value PMs provide

Qualifications:
Previous / current experience as a PMO Director within a software organization

Successful track record in managing and delivering projects

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on project management experience in a software organization

Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex projects for external clients

Minimum 5 years of experience managing people and teams

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and resource management

Demonstrable experience in problem solving

Strong leadership and people management skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Effective mentoring skills

Excellent listening, questioning and communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and financial skills

Effective time management and conflict resolution skills

Excellent expectation setting acumen

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred

Behavioral Competencies Required

Outcome driven strategic thinker

Self-motivated and enjoys autonomy

People orientated with positive interpersonal skills

Performance driven team player

Takes pride in helping others succeed

Seeks accountability and feedback

Actively addresses problems and often innovates

Strong work ethic to support on-time project delivery

Hexagon will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

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