Enterprise PMO Lead

Location: McLean, VA, USA

Requisition Number: RR-0004699

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*This position does require candidates who are local to the Seattle, WA metro area*

About Us:
We are a leading consulting firm specializing in providing high-caliber talent for enterprise-level clients across various industries. We are currently seeking a sophisticated and experienced Senior Project Manager to support one of our top-tier retail clients in managing a complex portfolio of IT and digital projects. This role is highly visible and critical to the success of our client's enterprise-wide initiatives.

Role Summary:
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing large-scale, cross-functional IT and Digital projects as part of an Enterprise PMO. This role requires a seasoned professional with the ability to manage a diverse portfolio, maintain executive-level stakeholder engagement, and ensure the successful execution of strategic projects. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in both project management and the retail industry, ensuring that technology initiatives align with broader business goals.
Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of multiple, complex IT and digital projects, ensuring alignment with the client's business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact between the Enterprise PMO, IT, Digital teams, and senior leadership at the client organization. Maintain open communication and strong relationships across all levels.
Strategic Leadership: Collaborate closely with senior executives to define project scope, goals, and success metrics. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to help guide decision-making.
Governance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to the client's PMO governance standards. Deliver detailed project reporting, including status updates, budget tracking, and risk assessments.
Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage risks across the project portfolio. Develop contingency plans and drive projects to successful completion in dynamic environments.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Industry Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of the retail industry to drive customer-focused results and operational improvements.
Technology Integration: Work closely with the client’s IT and Digital teams to ensure all project deliverables are aligned with enterprise architecture and technology standards.

Qualifications:

Experience: 10+ years of project management experience in large, complex environments. Strong preference for candidates with a retail industry background.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage high-visibility, enterprise-level projects and programs with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing senior executives and key stakeholders.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT and Digital strategies, including experience with software development, digital transformation, and e-commerce platforms.
Project Management Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and governance frameworks.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Business, Project Management). PMP certification or similar qualifications preferred.

Why Work With Us:

Join a dynamic consulting team and work on transformative projects for a major retail client.
Collaborate with top-tier talent and deliver high-impact results on visible, mission-critical projects.
Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities within our consulting practice.

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City: McLean

State: Virginia

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Company Profile:

Randstad Digital Advisory is a trusted digital enablement and consulting partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing tailored strategies, solutions, and partnerships to realize the most value from business objectives. We deliver for our clients to enable their businesses to thrive in today’s changing environment. It takes people, though, to support our clients and we pride ourselves on a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support. Our people are not only experts in their field but also kind, smart, fun and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn't just encouraged - it's the way we operate. Join our team!

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