Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO)

<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p> <p>Application password: Niner</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team (Organization) Introduction</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Project Management Office (PMO) organization provides enterprise governance, delivery standards oversight, operational consistency, reporting discipline, and project management leadership across customer delivery portfolios and enterprise operational environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">9th Way Insignia is seeking a Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO) to provide executive leadership for enterprise project management governance, operational delivery standards, organizational maturity initiatives, and delivery consistency across the organization. This role serves as the central authority for project management governance, methodology oversight, operational reporting discipline, and delivery excellence enterprise wide. This role operates under the guidance of the president. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Professional Level</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This position aligns to an executive leadership role at 9th Way Insignia. Leaders at this level are responsible for enterprise-wide operational leadership, governance oversight, organizational scalability, and strategic execution across multiple delivery portfolios and operational environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) organization and associated governance functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and reinforce enterprise project management standards, methodologies, reporting discipline, and delivery governance practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee alignment between project execution activities, enterprise operational objectives, and organizational maturity initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain governance oversight associated with the PM Handbook, PMO Charter, Integrated Management System (IMS), and enterprise delivery frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support and reinforce CMMI-aligned operational maturity initiatives and continuous improvement efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with executive leadership, Portfolio Executives, delivery leadership, the CTO organization, and operational stakeholders to strengthen delivery consistency and enterprise operational alignment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide executive oversight for operational reporting standards, delivery visibility, governance enforcement, and accountability structures</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support enterprise risk visibility, operational escalation coordination, and delivery operational maturity initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead enterprise project management training, leadership development, mentoring, and capability-building initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strengthen operational leadership practices across Project Managers and Program Managers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reinforce operational consistency, governance expectations, accountability structures, and delivery discipline across the organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support scalable organizational growth through standardized and repeatable project delivery practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">This position may perform other duties as assigned. The responsibilities listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field or experience in lieu of degree</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">12+ years of experience in program management, project management governance, enterprise operations, or delivery leadership within a federal contracting environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience leading PMO organizations, governance initiatives, or enterprise operational maturity efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of project management methodologies, operational governance frameworks, and organizational process maturity models</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting enterprise operational reporting, delivery governance, risk visibility, and accountability frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to operate effectively across executive, operational, technical, and customer-facing environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred / Desired</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":0}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">PMP certification</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting CMMI, ISO 27001, IMS, or related governance and operational maturity initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing enterprise PM standards, governance structures, or operational frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and operational leaders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridmultilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting scalable delivery operations within a high-growth GovCon environment</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW242760599 BCX4" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW242760599 BCX4">Location</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW242760599 BCX4"><strong><span class="SCXW242760599 BCX4"> </span></strong><br class="SCXW242760599 BCX4"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW242760599 BCX4" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW242760599 BCX4">This position is remote with periodic travel based upon mission and operational requirements. 9th Way Insignia reserves the right to adjust work location based upon mission requirements.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW242760599 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$170,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p> <p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p> <p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>

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