Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Enterprise Project Managerment Office | $145,000 - $155,000 per year plus bonus | Direct Hire | Carrollton, TX

What Matters Most: 

• Competitive base salary with total earning potential of approximately $217,000 - $240,000 through bonus 
• Direct Hire opportunity
• Onsite work schedule with flexible remote work days
• Opportunity to help build a brand-new PMO from the ground up
• High-impact leadership role partnering directly with executive leadership
• Lead and mentor a growing team of Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and future Project Coordinators
• Influence enterprise-wide project delivery practices while driving strategic business initiatives

Job Description:

Join a growing financial services organization as a Manager, Enterprise Project Managerment Office / Project Management & Execution Team Lead, where you'll help establish and lead the delivery organization within a newly formed Enterprise Program Management Office. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned project management leader who enjoys building organizations, coaching teams, and driving execution rather than simply maintaining existing processes.

Working alongside the AVP of the PMO, you'll serve as the operational leader responsible for translating enterprise priorities into successful project delivery. You'll help build delivery methodologies, mentor project professionals, partner with executive stakeholders, and create a scalable project management organization capable of supporting the company's continued expansion into new business lines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of enterprise strategic initiatives across multiple business functions while ensuring successful delivery against scope, timeline, quality, and business objectives.
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and future Project Coordinators while building a high-performing delivery organization.
• Balance enterprise demand with available delivery capacity and provide resource allocation recommendations across strategic initiatives.
• Guide teams in selecting and applying Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies based on project needs.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify delivery risks, resolve obstacles, and improve execution predictability.
• Ensure initiatives successfully transition into business operations with measurable value realization.
• Collaborate with Organizational Change Management teams to drive adoption and business readiness.
• Promote consistent project governance, delivery standards, templates, and best practices across the enterprise.
• Serve as the AVP's proxy in leadership meetings and executive forums when needed.
• Coach project teams while remaining willing to personally lead initiatives when business priorities require hands-on leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes, tools, reporting, and team capabilities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive Project Management, Program Management, or PMO leadership experience.
• Experience leading Project Managers, Scrum Masters, or other delivery professionals.
• Experience working within an Enterprise PMO or Project Management Center of Excellence preferred.
• Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional business initiatives across multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning, capacity planning, delivery governance, and project execution oversight.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and new capabilities are being established.
• Builder mindset with a passion for creating scalable delivery organizations and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• MBA or Master's degree.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives within Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth Management, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Planner, or comparable project management tools.
• Experience building or maturing Enterprise PMOs from the ground up.

Benefits and Perks:

• Total earning potential of approximately $217,000 - $240,000 through bonus and incentive opportunities
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan with a 50% employer match on contributions up to IRS limits
• 20 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Flexible remote work from home days
• Opportunity to build and shape a new Enterprise PMO
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Collaborative, high-performing leadership environment

Your New Organization:

Join a highly respected financial services organization making a significant investment in building a modern Enterprise Program Management Office. This newly created leadership role offers the opportunity to help define how strategic initiatives are executed across the enterprise while partnering closely with executive leadership to support continued business growth. If you enjoy building organizations, developing people, and creating lasting operational excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact from day one.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring above the stated range may be considered for exceptional candidates with highly relevant experience.