ClearBridge Technology Group is seeking a strategic, growth-oriented Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead and scale the PMO within our Client Solutions division. This remote-based leadership role will oversee an established team of 2 PMO Managers and approximately 40+ Project Managers, with planned growth of 50% in 2026.
The Director of PMO will be responsible for the full lifecycle of PMO leadership: governance, methodology, performance management, talent development, operational excellence, and strategic alignment with executive leadership. In addition, this leader will work closely with our largest strategic partner to drive PMO synergies, enhance execution standards, and improve overall delivery performance across organizations.
This is a highly visible strategic role suited for a proven PMO leader within a Professional Services or Consulting environment.
Key Responsibilities
PMO Strategy & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of ~50+Project Managers across multiple client engagements
- Define and execute a multi-year PMO growth strategy aligned to business expansion goals
- Build scalable organizational structure to support 50% growth in 2026
- Establish performance metrics, accountability frameworks, and career pathing for PMO staff
- Partner with executive leadership to align PMO delivery with business strategy and revenue goals
PMO Governance & Operational Excellence
- Design, implement, and continuously improve PMO governance frameworks
- Standardize methodologies, tools, reporting, and resource management processes
- Ensure consistent project intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and portfolio visibility
- Implement KPIs and dashboards to measure delivery health, margin performance, and client satisfaction
- Drive risk management, quality assurance, and financial oversight across all engagements
Growth & Buildout
- Lead hiring strategy, workforce planning, and onboarding for planned team expansion
- Build scalable systems and infrastructure to support rapid growth
- Evaluate and implement PMO technologies and automation where appropriate
- Develop repeatable playbooks for professional services delivery excellence
Strategic Partner Alignment
- Serve as executive liaison with ClearBridge’s largest strategic partner
- Align PMO processes, governance standards, and reporting structures across organizations
- Identify opportunities for operational synergy and improved execution
- Drive joint performance reviews, shared KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Enhance cross-organizational communication and collaboration
Client Delivery & Financial Oversight
- Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all client engagements
- Monitor project financials, margin and utilization performance, and forecasting accuracy
- Partner with Sales and Client Solutions leadership on scoping, resource modeling, and risk evaluation
- Establish best practices for change-management and client communications
Required Qualifications
- 5–10+ years of dedicated PMO leadership experience
- Proven experience building and scaling multiple PMOs within a Professional Services or Consulting environment
- Demonstrated success leading teams of 25+ project managers in a distributed/remote environment
- Deep expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and delivery frameworks
- Experience managing growth initiatives and organizational transformation
- Strong financial acumen including revenue forecasting, margin management, and utilization tracking
- Experience collaborating with strategic partners or enterprise clients at an executive level
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence
Salary: $175K-$225K + bonus
The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.
We offer an excellent benefits package
ClearBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer
