PMO Project Manager

Job Summary We’re growing our PMO team and looking for someone to help make it work in practice, not just on paper. The role sits at the intersection of project execution and organizational change, running key cross‑functional initiatives while building the processes, tools, and habits that make projects run better across the company. Responsibilities Portfolio Management: Keep project status reporting organized and up to date across the Synergy portfolio so leadership always has a clear picture; manage specific project portfolios from intake through closure, ensuring work follows standards; run training and onboarding for project leaders and end users on how we work and the tools we use. Project Management: Own the execution of strategic company initiatives—build the plan, manage the timeline, and keep teams moving; develop detailed project plans that account for dependencies, resources, and risks; keep cross‑functional teams aligned and accountable to what they’ve committed to; spot problems early and deal with them before they become bigger issues; close projects properly: run post‑mortems and bring back what you learned. Drive Operational Excellence: Look for things that slow projects down and build better, more repeatable ways of doing them; help establish the rhythms that keep work on track—planning cycles, reporting cadences, standing meetings; bring structure to how decisions are documented and shared; support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning where relevant. Stakeholder Communication: Keep leadership and key stakeholders informed with clear, honest updates; facilitate conversations that help teams reach decisions and move forward; be straight with people about timelines, trade‑offs, and what’s realistic; build relationships across teams so that collaboration actually happens. Qualifications 2–4 years in project management, program management, business operations, or consulting Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field Strong organizational skills and a track record of following through Comfortable using data to inform decisions and explain what’s happening Clear communicator who can work effectively with people at different levels Able to handle ambiguity and manage multiple priorities without losing the thread Desirable CAPM or PMP certification, or active coursework toward it Advanced PowerPoint and Excel; experience with project management tools Hands‑on experience with enterprise platforms Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline. Work Environment & Travel Department: IT Location: Wauconda, Illinois Work Arrangement: Hybrid Reporting To: Regional PMO Lead Compensation Salary Range: $96,500 – $130,500 (dependent on geography, skills, experience, and other factors). Benefits Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment Carbery Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment. We employ 1000 people in 8 countries and are growing. This role will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr