PMO Director - Kalamazoo, MI
PMO Director - Kalamazoo, MI
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Job Description
A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!
Join one of the United States most progressive and innovative construction automation and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage life sciences specialty chemical consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fastpaced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.
EAD Management Services is looking for an experienced PMO Director to serve as the primary client contact and escalation point for staffing bandwidth or delivery issues. May provide support in assigning resources (dedicated or variable) to projects/programs. Must be capable of always presenting himself or herself in a professional manner.
This position requires a highly motivated selfstarter with a strong project management background within the life sciences sector.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for training PMO staff and developing PMO process/services to support client requests and needs
- Leads crossfunctional projects and programs endtoend using a formal PMO process.
- Facilitates the development of a program charter and integrated timeline
- Accountable to ensure all functions remain on schedule that issues get escalated and resolved and that the program is completed successfully
- Facilitates regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects (project pipeline)
- Collaborates with the core team to develop solutions and lead project through implementation and completion
- Responsible for reporting status of individual and groups of projects and programs.
- Must be able to provide appropriate levels of details and be able to summarize complex issues succinctly
- Manages internal and external relationships in support of program; may contract and manage vendors
- May provide consultation on complex largescale projects that integrate into an organized program
- Manages the planning organization and controls for the PMO department
- Approves subordinates recommendations for staff recruitment selection promotion advancement corrective action and termination
- Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing selection training development coaching mentoring measuring appraising and rewarding performance and retention
- Responsible for setting project department and/or divisions deadlines
- Aggressively pursue profitable business
- Establish maintain and continually build a profitable client base across various vertical markets
- Build a rapport with each client and be at the forefront of client servicing and support initiatives
- Qualify and pursue new business based on potential revenue profit and timely close.
- Participate in pricing the solution/service
- Signs Client agreement if legally qualified within the limits of EAD signatory policy
- Handle objections by clarifying emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion using a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately
- Supports the Managing Director in developing commercial strategy and contribute to its execution
- Sell the companys total value in terms of quality price delivery and service
- Interface with clients vendors construction administrators and project team
- Time manage and prioritize tasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints
- Approve and oversee department budget
- Make recommendations that have a direct impact on the company
- Responsible for adhering to all EADs safety standards practices and core values
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Project management experience; with a minimum of 10 years related experience with at least 4 of them in a leadership support role within the life sciences sector
- Strong leadership process problemsolving and analytical skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders key employees client groups and executive leaders to take desired action
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including Microsoft Office Suite word processing spreadsheets presentations and other software applications
- Ability to intelligently communicate about multiple industrial solutions
- Excellent written verbal communication skills with Clients and inhouse support staff
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues
- Knowledge of multiple industry standards (ISA NFPA NEC UL508A)
- Possess and able to maintain a valid drivers license
Preferred Certifications and skills:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Business Electrical Mechanical or another Engineering/Technical field preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
Working Conditions:
- Office plant or client site environment*
- Ability to sit and work at computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs/ladders multiple times a day
- May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
- Office Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals*
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*
- Periodic weekend holiday or evening work as needed
- Travel as required
*EAD will provide training administrative/engineering controls and personal protective equipment as necessary.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience perspectives and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.
EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
