Senior PMO Lead

Overview:
We are seeking a highly proactive, communication-savvy PMO Lead/Program Manager to support a major budget planning system transformation. The role will partner closely with a senior leader currently managing the project singlehandedly. This individual will own PMO operations, support executive communications, and managing key coordination tasks across business and vendor stakeholders as the counterpart to the current project owner.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day PMO activities for a large-scale budget transformation initiative
• Prepare presentations and materials for VP and Director-level meetings
• Act as the right-hand person to the project lead, participating in high-level meetings and following through on key action items
• Coordinate across multiple vendors and internal teams
• Maintain and track the overall project plan, timelines, and deliverables
• Support business and user coordination across departments
• Contribute to strategic discussions and help drive transformation initiatives forward

Qualifications:

• 10 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in PMO leadership, project coordination, or business transformation roles
• Strong experience supporting enterprise-wide implementations or transformation initiatives
• Background in consulting or similar fast-paced environments is highly preferred
• Need strong SAFE 6 and Agile experience- certifications preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to confidently engage with VP-level stakeholders
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a strong plus, especially in budgeting or finance processes
• MBA or business-focused background preferred; technical expertise not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of driving accountability across teams
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation-building skills

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Proactive, self-starter with a get-things-done mindset
• Comfortable owning tasks end-to-end without heavy oversight
• Professional, confident, and articulate in executive settings
• collaborative, driven, and adaptable