PMO Director- Telecom / State govt.

PMO Director - Telecom / State Govt. | Los Angeles, California, United States Overview We are currently seeking a PMO Lead to establish and lead a Program/Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring project management rigor for a large-scale, multi-partner/multi-vendor effort. The PMO Lead will work alongside a Client Executive and Delivery Executive to communicate clear and consistent direction; provide transparency regarding progress and barriers to progress; effectively manage change; and achieve the necessary results. Job Responsibilities Lead the PMO and establish project management standards, tools, and processes Own the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Operations Management Plan (OMP) Oversee governance, reporting, escalation, and project methodologies Ensure alignment across schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and financials Develop and mentor project managers and other PMO staff to ensure adherence to good/best practices and industry standards Advise clients on appropriate course of action Perform staff planning, assign work, and provide feedback to team members regarding performance Work with executive leaders and project managers to resolve issues and ensure strong team performance and high client satisfaction Conduct and facilitate team meetings on a regular basis Ensure accurate time reporting by team members Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, when applicable Required Qualifications 10+ years of project-related experience, demonstrating progressively larger and broader program/project management and leadership responsibilities 10+ years of experience conducting reviews of documentation deliverables and recommending improvements based on industry-proven good/best practices 5+ years of experience establishing, leading, and growing a Program/Project Management Office (PMO) and/or comparable Industry Practice 5+ years of formal leadership experience 5+ years of experience using Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint) Undergraduate degree in relevant field or additional 4 years relevant work experience Preferred Skills Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), strong organizational and time management skills, ability to lead and coach a cross-functional team Experience managing contracts and financials following NTT DATA processes Experience working in a multi-partner/multi-vendor project environment Experience with Telecom or other large infrastructure projects Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience working in the state of California Resides in California Compensation & Benefits Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $142, 725 - $237, 875. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position is offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please refer to our policy. (Note: Links omitted.) #J-18808-Ljbffr NTT DATA, Inc.