PMO Director- Telecom / State govt.

Req ID: 371976 

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We are currently seeking a PMO Director- Telecom / State govt. to join our team in Los Angeles, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Overview of job:

We are currently seeking a PMO Lead to establish and lead a Program/Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring project management rigor for a large-scale, multi-partner/multi-vendor effort. The PMO Lead will work alongside a Client Executive and Delivery Executive to communicate clear and consistent direction; provide transparency regarding progress and barriers to progress; effectively manage change; and achieve the necessary results. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the PMO and establish project management standards, tools, and processes
• Own the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Operations Management Plan (OMP)
• Oversee governance, reporting, escalation, and project methodologies
• Ensure alignment across schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and financials
• Develop and mentor project managers and other PMO staff to ensure adherence to good/best practices and industry standards
• Manage suppliers
• Advise clients on appropriate course of action
• Perform staff planning, assign work, and provide feedback to team members regarding performance
• Work with executive leaders and project managers to resolve issues and ensure strong team performance and high client satisfaction
• Conduct and facilitate team meetings on a regular basis
• Ensure accurate time reporting by team members
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, when applicable

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project-related experience, demonstrating progressively larger and broader program/project management and leadership responsibilities
• 10+ years of experience conducting reviews of documentation deliverables and recommending improvements based on industry-proven good/best practices
• 5+ years of experience establishing, leading, and growing a Program/Project Management Office (PMO) and/or comparable Industry Practice
• 5+ years of formal leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience using Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint)
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field or additional 4 years relevant work experience

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), strong organizational and time management skills, ability to lead and coach a cross-functional team
• Experience managing contracts and financials following NTT DATA processes 
• Experience working in a multi-partner/multi-vendor project environment
• Experience with Telecom or other large infrastructure projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience working in the state of California
• Resides in California

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $142, 725 - $237, 875.  Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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