Director It Project Management Office

• Develop and execute the IT PMO strategy in alignment with overall organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for project portfolio management, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Implement effective processes to oversee and manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, including prioritization and resource allocation.
• Establish and enforce consistent Project Management standards, processes and methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Lead and mentor team of project managers and business analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the IT PMO team.
• Regular and consistent reporting to key stakeholders and senior management on project portfolio, priorities, IT resource utilization/capacity; leadership of and active participation in IT Steering Committee meetings.
• Develop and lead a Project Management center of excellence to establish and continuously improve best practices within the organization.
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum seven - ten (7-10) years of information technology program and Project Management (or related) experience (required)
• Minimum five (5+) years of IT leadership experience (required)
• Experience leading M&A activities (preferred)
• Consulting (or related) experience strongly preferred, Bachelors degree in information systems management, computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience with demonstrated ability (required)
• Experience working in applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, FERPA, GLBA, DoE Blue Book, Accreditation Standards, etc.) (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of business process management and re-engineering.
• Adept at applying disparate elements of information to understand complex problems.
• Strong knowledge of holistic technology solutions (e.g., software, hardware, integrations, customer support, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with presentation, word-processing, and analysis software.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential.
• Competent in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Consistent in providing appropriate guidance while maintaining confidentiality (as necessary) and professional decorum.

Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site UTI locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at UTI location
• Remote and hybrid (remote and onsite) worksites are available; Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation

• Salary range $160,000/yr - $165,000/yr depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid LTD & STD
• 401K with Company match