Manager, IT PMO

Job Details

Job Location
AAON Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$1.00 - $1.00 Salary

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Information Technology

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date
09/12/2025

Description

Job Summary:

The Manager of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the governance, planning,

and execution of IT projects across the organization. This role oversees a team of IT project managers and

ensures consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices. The Manager plays a

strategic role in aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, optimizing resource allocation, and driving

project performance and value delivery

Primary Duties:

• Lead and manage the IT PMO team, including project managers, coordinators, and analysts.
• Establish and maintain PMO policies, procedures, templates, and tools to ensure standardized project execution.
• Oversee the IT project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic alignment, resource availability, and ROI.
• Provide guidance and coaching to project teams on project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Monitor and report on project performance, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk metrics.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Facilitate portfolio and project governance processes, including steering committee meetings and status reviews.
• Ensure proper resource allocation across IT projects and resolve conflicts or escalations as needed.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and tracking for IT projects and programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery and team performance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, including 2+ years managing project managers or PMO teams.
• Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Expertise in both traditional and Agile project delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification required.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex IT initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in enterprise IT environments (e.g., infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development).
• Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks.
• Experience standing up or maturing a PMO function.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to process, analyze, problem solve, plan and manage projects and deliverables.
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively.
• Visual, auditory, and computer usage skills.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Travel may be required.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.