Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Job Duck is a lifestyle company that connects ambitious individuals with rewarding remote job opportunities. The Project Management Office Junior Director is a strategic leader responsible for high-level project planning, resource management, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure effective project execution and continuous improvement in project management practices.
Responsibilities
- Monitor team capacity and support efficient workload distribution
- Oversee cross departmental collaboration to ensure successful project execution
- Prepare and present executive level project reports and status updates
- Support Project Managers by providing guidance, oversight, and operational assistance
- Maintain project databases, reporting tools, and project management systems
- Manage and monitor project related support tickets and process improvement initiatives
- Participate in requirements gathering and project discovery activities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospective meetings
- Support project closure activities and ensure proper documentation of completed work
- Manage stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
- Facilitate leadership meetings, planning sessions, and project review meetings
- Develop, maintain, and update project management policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Serve as a backup resource for Project Managers when needed
- Maintain project calendars, planning schedules, and organizational reporting hubs
- Analyze opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Coordinate project intake meetings, planning sessions, and alignment meetings with stakeholders
- Lead project planning, governance, and resource allocation activities across multiple initiatives
- Assign Project Manager support based on project requirements and team capacity
- Maintain project management templates, documentation, and governance standards
- Manage project resources and support automation processes for team and project setup
- Monitor project progress, timelines, risks, and deliverables
- Facilitate project kickoff meetings and stakeholder communications
- Collaborate with technical teams to improve project workflows and system integrations
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain high standards of deliverable quality
- Prepare and deliver training sessions related to project management practices and procedures
Skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or related)
- 3–5+ years of managing projects directly, project program coordination, managing enterprise-level projects
- Strong understanding and proven experience in agile, scrum, traditional, and hybrid methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in PM tools (Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps, Excel, or equivalent platforms)
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Prioritization
- Project Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Executive Reporting
- Resource Management
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Management
- Capacity Planning
- Change Management
- Agile Certified Practitioner preferred (or proven experience)
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