PMO Manager

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Company Overview

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc. is a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial services, and customer support industries, with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. PACCAR is also a technology leader in the design, manufacture, and support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. In addition, the company develops advanced diesel engines and provides financial services, information technology, and truck parts to support its core business.

Division Overview

PACCAR’s Information Technology Division (ITD), based in Renton, WA, leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver systems development, consulting, and voice/data communication services across the enterprise. The division plays a critical role in enabling business innovation and operational excellence.

Job Summary

The IT PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously improving project management practices across the IT organization. This role drives consistent project delivery, ensures alignment with business objectives, and optimizes resource utilization. The PMO Manager oversees the IT project portfolio, standardizes processes, and enables successful execution of strategic initiatives through strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance structures, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid); define policies, standards, and best practices aligned with organizational strategy

• Oversee portfolio planning, prioritization, and execution of IT initiatives; monitor project health, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation to ensure on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery

• Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio performance through dashboards, KPIs, OKRs, and strategic reports; enable data-driven decision-making

• Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and executive teams; facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and escalation management

• Lead resource planning, forecasting, and utilization across projects; optimize team performance and resolve capacity constraints in collaboration with functional leaders

• Support project managers with tools, templates, coaching, and best practices; proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues across programs

• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and PMO analysts; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Oversee implementation and optimization of PMO tools and systems (Microsoft Project, Project Center, Azure DevOps); ensure effective adoption and utilization

• Drive PMO maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to build and scale project management capabilities across the organization

Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available for this position. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout their employment without requiring employer sponsorship.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Information Technology or Business Administration
• 8+ years of experience in IT project/program management or leadership roles
• 2+ years of capital budget management experience
• Demonstrated sucess managing large, complex IT portfolios

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Strategic mindset with strong business alignment
• Expertise in project, program, and portfolio management
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Advanced risk management and problem-solving abilities
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting expertise
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Financial acumen and budget management

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fully funded pension plan plus 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to invest in PACCAR stock
• Minimum 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for this position is $119,000 to 186,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.