Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager to join our team! This role will be responsible for overseeing the project portfolios and lifecycle delivery, ensuring adherence to established project management methodologies, and establish a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and lead the development and adoption of the common set of processes, standards and.  In developing these, through working closely with the relevant Business Partners, determine how best to meet business objectives.

Reports directly to the Director of Projects Management. Interfaces frequently with other department senior management on projects management implementation, both Parsons and the client.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of project portfolios and lifecycle delivery, ensuring efficient and effective support for all capital projects

• Bring alive a knowledge management plan to manage information, data, and knowledge to drive productivity and efficiencies whilst developing engagement across our staff.

• Define and manage the governance, plans and structure of the Portfolio Management Office to ensure portfolios, programs and projects deliver the objectives of the business.

• Working with other business teams, ensure there are robust resource plans that consider capability and capacity requirements.

• Adopt and implement a right first-time culture to ensure a consistent and effective approach to portfolio, program and project management and delivery including procurement and commercial factors.

• Ensure the Asset, Project and Technical managers have current and high-quality information to enable them to monitor and drive the delivery of programs and projects; continually able to review and assess to ensure that they are meeting their objectives and achieving maximum value for money.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for project management and report on project progress to executive management.

• Collaborate with other departments and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution and stage gate processes.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project management processes and implement effective changes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised western university.

• PMP (Portfolio Management Professional) certification or equivalent experience is required.

• PMO - CP certification or equivalent experience is required.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a project management office (PMO) environment

​What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing project management methodologies.

• Strong understanding of project management tools and techniques (stage gates, projectization, etc.).

• Experience in developing and implementing portfolio models.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.