Manager, EPMO

Tustin, California
IDj-14884
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$150000 - $160000 / yr

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

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and project management professionals.

  • Oversee enterprise projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets.

  • Manage portfolio governance, project prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and executive reporting.

  • Personally lead high-visibility, complex projects involving senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Ensure consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across Waterfall and Agile environments.

  • Drive continuous improvement of EPMO processes, tools, and delivery practices.

  • Support enterprise deployments, organizational change management, stakeholder communications, and business readiness.

  • Proactively resolve project challenges, resource conflicts, and escalations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and professional development planning for team members.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management.

  • Proven experience directly managing and developing project management professionals within a PMO or EPMO environment.

  • PMP certification required.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

  • Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.

  • Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives and executive-level stakeholders.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Experience with enterprise deployments and organizational change management preferred.

  • PgMP, Agile, or Change Management certifications preferred.

  • Healthcare, or retail industry experience is a plus.

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