Manager IT PMO
Company: Mill Run
Location: Hilliard
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewAt ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate
creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been
manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly
alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard,
Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company,
manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean?
When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it
with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our
water quality products, before safely returning water back to the
environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a
raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases
quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and
rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are
the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use
plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting
over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS
operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30
distribution centers. We have amazing stories to tell, and we need
your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS,
please visit our website at ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an
experienced IT PMO (Project Management Office) Manager to lead our
team in implementing, monitoring, and enhancing uniform project
management standards within our IT department. The ideal candidate
will have a strong background in project management methodologies,
excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving
continuous improvement initiatives. As the IT PMO Manager, you will
oversee a team of skilled project and program managers, ensuring
the successful delivery of IT projects while adhering to
established standards and processes. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Mentor Team: Provide leadership and mentorship to a
team of project and program managers. Effectively manage the
performance of staff members, ensuring the achievement of annual
objectives. Attract, develop, and retain high-caliber
program/project leaders and contributors.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders for efficient
risk management in projects. Identify and address stakeholder
concerns to ensure project success.
- Resource Management: Oversee resource management, including
capacity planning of Project Managers across the portfolio of
projects. Coordinate with resource managers to ensure optimal
allocation of resources.
- Communication: Communicate essential project information to IT
and business leadership teams. Deliver effective communication
through presentations and team meetings.
- Facilitate Dissemination of Best Practices: Lead efforts to
disseminate project management best practices and provide
assistance in utilizing project management tools such as
ServiceNow. Support training initiatives and contribute to
reporting enhancements.
- Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, as needed, for
effective project execution. Ensure vendor contracts and
relationships support project objectives.
- Project Data Management: Gather and centralize project data
from Project Managers and business stakeholders to generate routine
reports and provide valuable insights for governance at all
levels.
- Resolve Interdependencies: Acknowledge interdependencies among
programs, take action to alleviate or resolve bottlenecks, and
advocate for the effective utilization of resources.
- Budget Management: Assist with developing and controlling the
IT portfolio budget. Manage expenditures within agreed spending
plans and establish budgeting standards for project managers.
- Implement, Monitor, and Enhance Project Management Standards:
Develop and maintain uniform project management standards to
elevate the capabilities of the IT department. Continuously monitor
adherence to procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Project Management Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of
project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and
Waterfall. Ability to apply these methodologies effectively to IT
projects and programs.
- Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills with
the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Experience in leading
and mentoring a team of project and program managers to achieve
organizational goals.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal. Ability to convey complex technical information
to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Proficiency in conducting effective presentations and facilitating
meetings.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and manage
stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Experience in
building and maintaining positive relationships with key
stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Problem-solving and Decision-making: Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze
root causes, and develop effective solutions. Capacity to make
timely and informed decisions to keep projects on track.
- Resource Management: Proficiency in resource management,
including capacity planning, resource allocation, and optimization.
Experience in balancing workload across project teams to ensure
efficient utilization of resources.
- Budget Management: Understanding of financial principles and
budget management techniques. Ability to develop and control
project budgets, track expenditures, and manage costs within agreed
spending plans.
- Technical Aptitude: Broad understanding of IT systems,
technologies, and infrastructure. Familiarity with project
management tools and software such as ServiceNow, Microsoft
Project, or Jira.
- Risk Management: Knowledge of risk management principles and
techniques. Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
to minimize their impact on project objectives.
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement
and learning. Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, best
practices, and emerging technologies related to project
management.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT projects and programs
with organizational goals and objectives. Capacity to think
strategically and contribute to the development of IT strategies
and roadmaps.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills with
the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Experience in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work
environment to drive project success.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
or related field. Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.8+
years of experience in IT project management, with at least 2 years
in a leadership role.PI1bff04b5d492-31181-34068496
Keywords: Mill Run, Canton , Manager IT PMO, Executive , Hilliard, Ohio
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