Senior Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO)

Location: Charlottesville VA (preferred) or select US East Coast locations (GA FL NC)

Working model: Flexible working with periodic travel to the Charlottesville office for key collaboration planning sessions and stakeholder engagement

Have you taken full ownership of complex enterprise programmes in a matrixed organisation Do you bring experience delivering strategic business and technology transformation initiatives Are you ready to lead from structure to execution within a global enterprise environment

CFA Institute is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Enterprise PMO. This is not a technology delivery or reporting-focused PMO role. It is an opportunity to lead and deliver complex enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives that span operating models governance and cross-functional ways of working. You will act as a strategic partner to business finance and technology leaders driving programme delivery across global cross-functional teams while establishing clear governance structure and accountability.

What Youll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise business transformation initiatives from operating model design through to execution and embedding change

• Define programme frameworks governance structures and decision-making models that enable enterprise-wide transformation

• Partner with senior stakeholders across finance technology and business functions to align strategic priorities and drive organisational change

• Drive improvements to enterprise processes operating models and ways of working not just tools and systems

• Develop and implement frameworks that enhance financial and project management capability across the organisation

• Drive portfolio and programme-level process enhancements tools and enabling technologies

• Develop frameworks and proof of concepts to optimise financial and project management capabilities

• Proactively manage risks issues dependencies and decision pathways

• Ensure compliance with ePMO standards controls and documentation practices

• Collaborate across US and UK teams building strong cross-border relationships

• Contribute to strengthening and maturing Enterprise PMO capability

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience leading enterprise business transformation initiatives including operating model change governance design and cross-functional process improvement

• 8 to 12 years experience leading complex enterprise-scale strategic initiatives within global matrixed organisations

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional programme teams and senior stakeholders without formal line authority

• Demonstrated ownership of programme structure governance and delivery outcomes

• Experience leading business transformation initiatives with exposure to enabling technology change (not limited to software delivery programmes)

• Experience limited to software delivery or technology PMO environments alone will not be sufficient

• Strong portfolio governance and financial oversight experience including project controls and KPI management

• Experience delivering across waterfall Agile and hybrid methodologies; PMP PMI-ACP or PRINCE2 certification preferred

• Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills with experience engaging executive stakeholders

• Familiarity with enterprise tools (e.g. JIRA Confluence Workday NetSuite) as enablers of broader transformation programmes

• Background in large corporates consulting financial services education or other enterprise transformation environments is advantageous

Why Join Us

• Lead high-visibility strategic initiatives aligned to CFA Institute 2030

• Work within a globally respected organisation with a strong mission and purpose

• Collaborate internationally across US and UK teams

• Shape and enhance Enterprise PMO capability while advancing your own leadership exposure

At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: US $110000$140000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education location and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

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