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The PMO Director at Benchmark Education Company will lead the project management function to ensure projects align with strategic goals and are delivered successfully. This role entails oversight of project planning, team leadership, and resource management in an onsite capacity at the New Rochelle office.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing PMO strategies, overseeing project execution, leading project managers, managing budgets, collaborating with stakeholders, addressing project risks, and driving continuous improvement.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency in project management tools, ability to manage multiple projects, and expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid development processes.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field is required, alongside 7-10 years of project management experience and at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

Location: The position is located in New Rochelle, United States, and is onsite.

Compensation: $145000 - $165000 / Annually

*This position is onsite at our New Rochelle office.

Position Purpose:

The PMO (Project Management Office) Director will oversee the project management function within the company, ensuring that all projects align with the company's strategic goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The PMO Director will lead a team of project managers and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive project success and continuous improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement PMO strategies, methodologies, and standards to ensure effective project delivery.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Resource and Budget Management: Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success and optimize team performance. Maintain and report portfolio budget. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and external partners to align project goals with business objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress and success.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and best practices within the PMO to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the education or publishing industry.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.  Skilled in Agile, Waterfall and hybrid development processes. 
• Attributes: Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Collaborative and adaptable to change.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000

*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY

Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.

BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.

Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com