Job Title
Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)Job Description Summary
Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.Job Description
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of our Project Management Office (PMO) to join our Facilities and Real Estate team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) to support our client's facilities and real estate projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives within our client's organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and Lead the PMO: Create and lead the Project Management Office, defining its structure, processes, and standards to ensure effective project management within the Facilities and Real Estate team.
Project Portfolio Management: Develop and maintain a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with the client's strategic goals and objectives. Prioritize and allocate resources for optimal project execution.
Project Governance: Define and implement project governance frameworks, including project charters, stakeholder engagement, and risk management processes.
Resource Management Tool: Develop project resource management tools, including # of project managers, analysts, and support staff, to ensure projects are adequately staffed and resourced.
Performance Measurement: Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project performance and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
Cost Estimation: Develop Cost Estimation framework and if complex collaborate with professional cost estimators to provide accurate project delivery cost estimates for consulting services.
Project Management Tools: Utilize project management tools to streamline project planning, tracking, and reporting.
Budget Tracking and Management: Effectively manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and proactive budget tracking and management.
Project Schedule Tracking: Implement milestone and detailed project schedule trackers to monitor project timelines and ensure on-time delivery.
Change Management Implementation: Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate project transitions smoothly.
Move Plan and Communications: Oversee move plans and communication strategies to ensure minimal disruption during transitions.
Close Out Documents: Ensure all project close-out documents are accurately completed and delivered to clients.
Benchmarking: Capture and track project performance data for benchmarking purposes.
Scope Management: Establish clear scope expectations and approval processes to prevent scope creep.
Site Conditions: Manage projects in cold shell site conditions, addressing specific site challenges effectively.
Project Control: Implement robust project control measures to maintain project quality and adherence to guidelines.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Project Management, Business Administration, etc.). Master's degree or relevant certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, etc.) is a plus.
Proven experience (3+ years) in project management, including leading complex projects or programs.
Experience in establishing and leading a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar function.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to analyze data, make data-driven decisions, and provide strategic insights.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Proficiency in project management software tools.
Experience in the facilities and real estate industry is a plus.
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