Director, IT Project Management Office

Overview

Lead the IT PMO, establishing standards, overseeing projects, and reporting to executives.

Key Responsibilities

• pmo staffing
• project monitoring
• process governance
• risk management
• portfolio prioritization
• coe establishment

Tasks

-Hire and manage PMO staff, including project, program and portfolio professionals, in line with project objectives -Monitor projects, programs and portfolio to ensure compliance with project policies and standards as well as keeping to schedules, budgets and quality expectations -Implement efficiencies that meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation -Coach and mentor team and share knowledge and best practices -Teach and mentor small and large groups -Develop and govern program and portfolio management processes, uses of dashboards, templates, keeping aligned with policies and metrics -Identify project, program and portfolio priorities, deal with challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities -Works with executive team to assess and decide on which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment -Oversee project managers of all projects to make sure delivery of their projects is on time and within budget as well as meeting quality standards -Manage project, program and portfolio deliverables and tasks -Establish PMO role, create center of excellence that aligns with the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company strategy -Successfully manages project deliverables and keeps to timelines -Coordinate deliverables with project managers, analysts, market leads, et al., while supporting contractors and reporting structure

Requirements

• pmp
• 8 years
• project management
• leadership
• budget management
• communication

What You Bring

-Flexible, adaptable and resourceful -Minimum of 8 years of project management experience preferred -PMP or PJMP certification is highly desired -Expert knowledge of project and change management methodologies , techniques and processes -At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. -Experience monitoring and evaluating projects, programs and portfolios -Ability to identify sources of funding and business development opportunities -Demonstrated leadership ability and management of high-performing teams -Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. -Proven record managing teams and projects in our industry -High-level communication , interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with project managers, teams, vendor and other stakeholders -Able to manage budget, cost and profitability -Resource management skills and knowledge of tools

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About Dewberry

-Began as a family‑owned engineering firm and has grown into a nationwide professional services powerhouse. -Headquartered in Fairfax, VA. -Over six decades, it has woven its identity through iconic projects like the Hampton Roads Bridge‑Tunnel expansion and NOAA coastal mapping contracts. -Combining architecture, engineering, surveying, geospatial and construction management, Dewberry tackles projects across sectors—from transportation corridors to water‑resource systems. -Embraces design‑build delivery, supporting clients in both public and private sectors, including complex federal infrastructure and environmental undertakings. -A standout moment came when Dewberry secured NOAA’s multi‑state coastal geospatial services contract, reinforcing its reputation in geospatial innovation. -Work spans clinics, wastewater plants, transit‑oriented developments, shoreline mapping and more—reflecting a breadth that defines the firm’s narrative. -Firm leadership remains connected to its roots: still family‑led, yet managed with nationwide collaboration and a creative spirit.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-dewberry does not sponsor work authorization for new applicants.

Security Clearance

-employment verification -education and credential verification -driving record check -criminal background check -investigative consumer report