Role Description In this full-time remote role, the Director Project Management Office (PMO) oversees the planning, execution, and governance of strategic programs and projects across Smart Capital. The director leads the PMO in establishing standards, methodologies, and best practices for project and program delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding project managers and program leads, prioritizing and managing the project portfolio, monitoring progress against timelines and budgets, and resolving risks, dependencies, and issues.
The director collaborates with senior leadership to define project objectives, prepare status reports and dashboards, and support decision-making on resource allocation and investment. This role also focuses on continuous improvement of PMO processes, coaching team members, and promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and results.
Qualifications
Strong Program Management and Project Management skills, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Experience in Project Portfolio Management, including prioritization, resource planning, and balancing strategic and operational work.
Demonstrated Analytical Skills for interpreting data, building dashboards, and using metrics to drive decisions and performance improvements.
Proven Team Leadership abilities, including mentoring project teams, fostering collaboration, and driving engagement in a remote environment.
Extensive experience in PMO leadership or senior project/program management roles, ideally in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
Advanced knowledge of project and program management frameworks and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches, PM software platforms).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP) are highly beneficial.
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting, managing distributed teams and coordinating across time zones.