Sr. Managing Director, PMO

Immediate need for a talented Sr. Managing Director, PMO. This is a fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-80026

Pay Range: $240000 - $250000/annum + 12.5% bonus. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

Key Responsibilities:

• transforming and maturing the existing PMO
• evolving the PMO’s relationships with business stakeholders and foster seamless execution in alignment with Agile best practices
• lead the PMO team members and create a standard for high performance
• providing oversight of the Bank’s technology project portfolio
• intersecting with C-level and other executive audiences
• This role requires a visionary leader who can drive cultural and structural change, not just manage existing processes.
• This role will be an extension of the technology senior leadership team and will serve as a bridge between the Bank's Business and IT teams.
• This role involves leading a team of project managers who function as trusted advisors to executives and business leaders, providing Portfolio and Program advisory up to the Board level.
• This position is highly visible.
• Drive transformation and alignment - redefine and mature the PMO to operate as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring technology investments directly enable the Bank's strategic objectives
• Elevate execution and governance - implement processes, tools and governance that enhance visibility, accountability, and delivery across the enterprise portfolio.
• Inspire high performance - build and lead a world-class PMO team that exemplifies collaboration, agility, and excellence in execution through periods of change and growth

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Note-Looking for candidates with PMO redesign, executive influence and enterprise level transformational experience, not just operational governance.
• Regulatory experience delivering transformation in banking is also required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive project and portfolio management experience.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles, managing large teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in both top-tier consulting environments and leadership roles within industry organizations is highly desirable
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects within financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience using portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity PPM, Planview, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Executive Presence: Proven ability to communicate with authority and impact, inspiring confidence among executives, stakeholders, and teams. Ability to influence and gain buy-in from C-level executives for major transformation initiatives.
• Leadership & Teaming: Demonstrated success in building strong, collaborative, and diverse teams, with a track record of coaching and mentoring to develop future leaders.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to anticipate stakeholder needs, manage expectations, and navigate complex organizational dynamics with diplomacy.
• Project Delivery Expertise: Deep experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with proven delivery of strategic outcomes.
• Process & Governance: Expert knowledge of portfolio governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Strong financial literacy and the ability to link project execution and outcomes directly to organizational value.
• Technical & Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of agile best practices, financial services, and emerging technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Able to spot systemic risks, evaluate trade-offs, and make sound, data-driven decisions.

Our client is a leading Banking Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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