PMO Practices Director (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a PMO Practices Director in the United States. This role is designed for a strategic leader who will define, govern, and continuously improve global project management standards and practices across professional services operations. The PMO Practices Director will act as the center of excellence for delivery governance, establishing frameworks, processes, tools, and metrics that drive consistent, predictable, and profitable service delivery. You will collaborate with regional leaders, technical teams, and partners to enhance project performance, implement best practices, and ensure alignment across all geographies. This position requires a balance of operational rigor, strategic thinking, and people leadership in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. You will influence cross-functional teams, mentor PMO staff, and drive the adoption of standards that optimize efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Accountabilities:

• Define, maintain, and evolve global project management methodologies, templates, and processes.
• Establish a unified project governance model, including stage gates, risk management, and change control standards.
• Create and maintain PMO playbooks and enablement materials to drive consistency across regions and partner-led projects.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor project performance, profitability, delivery efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with regional delivery leaders and partners to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure partner projects align with governance standards, quality expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as a global owner of professional services tools, driving process standardization, reporting integrity, and best practice adoption.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Technical Practices, to ensure accurate forecasting, resourcing alignment, and performance reporting.

10+ years of professional services experience, including 5+ years in PMO leadership or project governance roles.

• Proven experience developing and governing global project management frameworks and standards.

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and scaling PMOs across diverse delivery models. Experience with professional services automation (PSA) tools such as Kantata or Mavenlink. Demonstrated success improving delivery consistency, project margins, and customer satisfaction. Exceptional cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to design and operationalize complex governance frameworks. PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred. Data-driven decision-making skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Remote work options within the United States (EST/CST) or on-site in Cleveland, OH. Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, wellness, and parental leave. Generous paid time off and unique company initiatives (e.g., Second Fridays, Wellness Wednesdays, volunteer days). Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth. Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, trust, and team success. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1