Director, Enterprise Project Management Office

Director, Enterprise Project Management Office $14,106 to $17,475 Monthly Equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County. Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan. Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days. Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Director, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The Director, EPMO position drives organizational excellence by aligning strategic planning, budgeting, and enterprise decision‑making to achieve LACOE’s mission and long‑term goals. This executive role leads the prioritization and successful delivery of high‑impact initiatives through standardized project management practices, ensuring optimal use of resources and measurable results across the organization. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Director, EPMO leverages expertise in risk management, change leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and advance sustainable organizational growth. Knowledge Matrix management, including leadership, engagement with elected officials, change management, personnel management, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement Advanced business operations and fiscal management Enterprise portfolio oversight, including project planning, prioritization framework, execution, monitoring, and governance models Enterprise risk management planning, processes, systems, and mitigation Competencies Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness Managing Change – Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions Political & Organizational Savvy – Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on‑time, on‑budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures Required Education and Experience Education: A bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, accounting, finance, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of experience in managing complex, enterprise‑wide initiatives, including two years of experience in senior management role. Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree in information technology, business administration, accounting, finance, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification may substitute for one year of the required experience and one year of senior management experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Additional Requirements: Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent is preferred. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles County Office of Education