PMO Lead / Program Manager

Aspire IT Solutions is in a need of -

Job Title: PMO Lead / Program Manager (Budget Planning Transformation)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite, 1 2 days/week initially and later 4 days/week)
Duration: 12 Months (extension likely)

Position Overview:

Seeking a highly proactive PMO Lead / Program Manager to support a major budget planning system transformation. You will serve as the right-hand partner to a senior leader currently managing the program, owning PMO operations and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day PMO operations for a large-scale budget transformation program.
• Act as a strategic partner to the project lead, attending executive meetings and driving follow-ups.
• Prepare high-level presentations and executive-facing materials (VP/Director-level).
• Coordinate across multiple vendors, business units, and internal teams.
• Track project plans, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support business and user coordination across functional departments.
• Engage in strategic planning and transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 12 years of experience in PMO leadership, project management, or business transformation.
• Proven background in large-scale enterprise implementations or transformations.
• Strong understanding of SAFe 6.0 / Agile methodologies (certifications preferred).
• Experience working in consulting or other fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills - able to confidently engage with VP and Director-level stakeholders.
• Strong PowerPoint skills; capable of producing executive-level presentations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong on accountability management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or ERP systems, especially around budgeting/finance.
• MBA or business-focused academic background (not a technical role).
• Prior experience in budget planning or financial transformation programs.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through independently.
• Confident, professional, and articulate in executive settings.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.