IT Project Management Office (PMO) Manager 1

$171,453 - $197,831/Yr

Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Manager

Palo Alto, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The IT Project Management Office (PMO) Manager leads a team of IT project managers to oversee a variety of technology projects critical to the University. This role balances team management and project management responsibilities, ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective project management practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an IT project management group, including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the organizational structure and programs to ensure success and appropriate use of resources.
• Ensure project completion within schedule, budget, and design constraints; solve complex problems and provide alternative methods for achieving goals.
• Create and execute business and technical plans, revising as necessary to meet changing needs.
• Oversee preparation and submission of documentation such as proposals and progress reports.
• Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.
• Create project charters defining project scope, goals, objectives, and risks.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and facilitate discussions to drive consensus.
• Create and implement project plans and work breakdown structures aligned with business and technical plans.
• Evaluate and assess metrics and project effectiveness, proactively monitoring risks and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience leading and managing a team of IT project and program managers.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of university operations and administration.
• Ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining complex project plans.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project and portfolio management tools.
• Solid experience with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in recruiting, training, and coaching IT staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with 401k options.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options.