PMO Program Manager (Project Governance & Operational Excellence)

Location: Columbus OH (JSET Headquarters)
Work Arrangement: Full-Time In-Office
Company: JSET Automated Technologies

Lead the Operating System Behind Project Success

JSET Automated Technologies is seeking an experienced PMO Program Manager to lead and continuously improve our Project Management Office (PMO) operating system.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for establishing maintaining and optimizing the standards governance processes reporting frameworks project lifecycle requirements and execution tools that drive successful project delivery across the organization.

The PMO Program Manager serves as a key partner to Operations Leadership Project Management Construction Controls and QA/QC teams to ensure projects are executed consistently risks are identified early and best practices are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for improving how projects are managed across the organization while driving operational excellence standardization accountability and continuous improvement.

About JSET Automated Technologies

JSET Automated Technologies delivers Building Automation Systems (BAS) Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) industrial controls and mission-critical infrastructure solutions for some of the most advanced facilities in North America.

As JSET continues to grow were investing in scalable systems governance and operational processes that support consistent project execution across all regions. The PMO Program Manager will play a critical role in shaping and maintaining those systems.

What Youll Do

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Own and maintain JSETs Project Management Office operating system
• Develop and improve project lifecycle standards governance processes and project management frameworks
• Standardize project startup execution recovery turnover and closeout practices across the organization
• Manage project management templates workflows standards playbooks and execution tools
• Drive consistency and accountability across the Project Management organization

Project Health & Performance Management

• Lead project health review processes and governance meetings
• Monitor project performance risk indicators execution trends and operational metrics
• Develop and oversee project recovery processes for at-risk projects
• Partner with operational leaders to identify and resolve execution challenges
• Escalate critical project risks and organizational process issues when appropriate

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes
• Facilitate lessons learned reviews and implement organizational improvements
• Update standards SOPs templates training materials and reporting tools based on project performance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency visibility consistency and project outcomes
• Support change management and adoption of new PM processes and tools

PM Training & Development

• Develop and maintain PM onboarding and training programs
• Create project management standards execution guidance and process documentation
• Support competency development across Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Promote consistent adoption of governance processes reporting standards and execution expectations

Reporting & Executive Visibility

• Develop and maintain PMO dashboards and reporting tools
• Create meaningful project health risk recovery and performance reporting
• Provide Operational Leadership with actionable insights into portfolio performance
• Support data-driven decision-making through effective reporting and governance processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Project Managers Construction Leadership Controls Leadership QA/QC and Operations teams
• Ensure project management processes align with organizational quality requirements and execution expectations
• Support readiness reviews closeout processes governance reviews and organizational improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Construction Management Engineering Project Management Operations Management or a related field
• 5 years of experience in PMO leadership program management project controls operational excellence business process improvement project governance or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing project management standards governance processes or operating procedures
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and project execution best practices
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Experience facilitating executive reviews governance meetings or operational reviews
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a Project Management Office (PMO)
• Experience in construction industrial manufacturing technology mission-critical infrastructure engineering or trade-based environments
• Experience with project governance frameworks stage-gate processes or project lifecycle management
• Experience developing dashboards KPIs scorecards and operational reporting
• PMP Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience with Power BI Microsoft Lists Procore Smartsheet ERP systems or project management software platforms

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Within a Rapidly Expanding Organization
• High-Visibility Role with Direct Impact on Company Operations and Strategy

Why Join JSET

This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the operational framework that drives project delivery across an entire organization.

Youll work directly with executive leadership and operational teams to develop systems improve accountability drive consistency and support the continued growth of one of the industrys leading controls and automation contractors.

If youre passionate about process improvement governance operational excellence and helping teams perform at their highest level wed love to hear from you.

Work Environment

• Full-time in-office position based at JSET Headquarters in Columbus Ohio
• Frequent collaboration with Operations Leadership Project Managers Construction Management Controls Management and QA/QC Leadership
• Fast-paced growth-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Occasional travel may be required for leadership meetings training or operational support

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JSET Automated Technologies does not sponsor employment visas for this position.