Director Project Management Office - Division of Technology and Innovation

$101,688 - $143,211/Yr

Gwinnett County Public Schools - Suwanee, GA

Full-time - Manager

Suwanee, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Project Management Office (PMO) at Gwinnett County Public Schools is responsible for overseeing and leading strategic initiatives within the Technology and Innovation division. This role involves establishing project management standards, processes, and practices to ensure successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals. The Director will collaborate with various departments to deliver projects effectively and will lead a high-performing team in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management best practices including delegation of work and management of assignments.
• Direct and guide staff on the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Lead, develop, and manage high-performing teams within a matrix environment.
• Establish and champion project management best practices, methodologies, and standards within the organization.
• Direct the project prioritization process to assess project proposals' impact and alignment with the district's vision.
• Establish Project Management governance including the PMO role and operating model.
• Create a Center of Excellence to develop project management practitioners and knowledge of industry best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and prioritize strategic projects that contribute to the district's strategic plan.
• Provide strategic oversight of project portfolios, ensuring alignment with district goals and timely delivery of projects.
• Implement effective project governance frameworks, including risk management and change management processes.
• Establish standards and methodologies for project management processes, tools, and templates.
• Monitor project performance metrics, analyze data, and provide regular status reports to executive stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to optimize project delivery processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives within a K-12 or information technology environment, with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Current professional Project Management certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Leadership skills and ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proven experience in successfully leading large-scale, complex projects and programs from initiation to completion.
• Technical expertise in implementing large, complex Information Technology (IT) projects or programs.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of technical and project management staff across multiple departments.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align project initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of developing and mentoring high-performing project teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in change management, process improvement, and organizational transformation.
• Proficiency in project management software tools and applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $101,688 to $143,211 annually.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Support for obtaining necessary certifications.