IT PMO Process & Governance Lead

Talascend - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Newark, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IT PMO Process & Governance Lead is responsible for overseeing the portfolio of IT projects, ensuring effective governance and process improvement within the PMO. This role involves collaborating with the IT team to monitor project performance, contribute to budget planning, and enhance project methodologies. The position is based in Newark, NJ, requiring the candidate to work in the office at least once a week while allowing for remote work on other days.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve IT Processes.
• Gather data outputs from projects and produce reports and forecasts about past and future project performance.
• Manage data and find insights that can be utilized by the PMO Operations Manager to improve projects and functionality.
• Prepare data and reports for Project Managers, PMO Team, Project Stakeholders, and the PC-Suite, understanding the different needs of each.
• Review and monitor all IT project performance, perform regular process compliance checks, and prepare reports for the same.
• Manage and recommend required improvements to all project methodologies.
• Draft new and improve existing Project Management Office policies and processes.
• Work with PMO Teams to ensure practices are well-communicated and understood.
• Develop needed MS Office material supporting the deliverables of the Reporting Manager across PMO Operations and IT Process Transformation work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 5-7 years of proven work experience in a large PMO set-up with Project Management Methodologies (PMLC).
• Background in data validation and analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
• Demonstrated multitasking ability, flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a consistent record of on-time delivery and customer service.
• Strong analytical ability and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Expert in Excel.
• Basic knowledge of PPM tools.
• Basic SQL knowledge and tool configuration skillset.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work in Smartsheet is a plus.
• Previous Project Management Office experience.
• Relevant training/certifications.