Director, Technical Program Management Office (PMO)

We are seeking a seasoned Director - Technical PMO to establish and lead our Project Management Office (PMO) in India. This role will drive enterprise-wide project governance, Agile transformation, and portfolio management, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution of key initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and a proven track record in enhancing Agile maturity across organizations. This role will drive and execute upon the Global Strategy set forth by the head of PMO. 

Key Responsibilities: 

PMO Strategy & Governance 

• Define and implement a PMO framework that balances traditional project governance with Agile principles. 

• Drive enterprise-wide Agile transformation, fostering a culture of adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track project and program performance. 

Agile Maturity & Transformation 

• Assess the current Agile maturity level of teams and define a roadmap for increasing Agile adoption. 

• Coach and mentor project teams, Scrum Masters, and leadership on Agile best practices, frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.), and scaling Agile across teams. 

• Foster a culture of Agile mindset and Lean thinking, ensuring Agile principles are embedded in project execution. 

Program & Portfolio Management 

• Lead a portfolio of strategic programs ensuring alignment with business objectives, resource optimization, and risk mitigation. 

• Develop Agile portfolio management strategies to ensure visibility and adaptability of projects and programs. 

• Oversee capacity planning, financial management, and forecasting to maximize business value delivery. 

Stakeholder & Change Management 

• Engage with C-suite executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and strategic decision-making. 

• Act as a change agent, ensuring smooth Agile adoption across all business units. 

• Implement communication strategies to enhance transparency and stakeholder engagement in project outcomes. 

Process Improvement & Tool Implementation 

• Optimize project delivery models by integrating Agile, Lean, and hybrid methodologies. 

• Promote the adoption of Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc.) for tracking progress, dependencies, and risks. 

• Establish a continuous improvement framework to refine processes and enhance team productivity. 

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or Agile certifications (SAFe, CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus. 

• Experience: 12+ years in project/program management, with at least 5 years in PMO leadership and Agile transformation roles. 

• Agile Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LeSS, etc.) and their application at the enterprise level. 

• Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead large-scale Agile transformations, influencing senior stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment. 

• Process & Technology: Experience in scaling Agile teams, implementing Agile governance, and using Agile project management tools. 

• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Strong business acumen with the ability to align Agile practices with organizational objectives. 

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of driving discussions with C-level executives and Agile teams. 

Why Join Us? 

• Opportunity to drive Agile transformation in a dynamic, high-growth organization. 

• Lead strategic initiatives that impact enterprise-wide delivery excellence. 

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.