Manager, EPMO
This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is fully on-site near Tustin, CA.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to lead a team of project management professionals and oversee enterprise-wide initiatives. This role combines people leadership, portfolio and program oversight, and hands-on project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong EPMO management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and project management professionals.
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Oversee enterprise projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets.
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Manage portfolio governance, project prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and executive reporting.
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Personally lead high-visibility, complex projects involving senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Ensure consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across Waterfall and Agile environments.
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Drive continuous improvement of EPMO processes, tools, and delivery practices.
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Support enterprise deployments, organizational change management, stakeholder communications, and business readiness.
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Proactively resolve project challenges, resource conflicts, and escalations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
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Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and professional development planning for team members.
Qualifications
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8+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management.
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Proven experience directly managing and developing project management professionals within a PMO or EPMO environment.
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PMP certification required.
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
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Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
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Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives and executive-level stakeholders.
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Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Experience with enterprise deployments and organizational change management preferred.
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PgMP, Agile, or Change Management certifications preferred.
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Healthcare, or retail industry experience is a plus.
