Directs strategic PMO services across managed-services portfolios, overseeing project prioritization, governance, resource allocation, transformation delivery, executive reporting, client relationships, business development, process improvement, and leadership development. The role manages complex programs, drives technology-enabled delivery practices, coaches project leaders, and aligns portfolio outcomes with organizational goals and professional standards.
The Opportunity
As a Strategic PMO Director you will oversee the coordination of multiple projects within our Advisory practice, with a focus on project selection, prioritization, resource allocation, governance, and delivery alignment to organizational goals. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, shape client engagement strategy, and guide teams through complex decisions while building leadership capability and promoting our values across the work you oversee. In this role at PwC, you will bring together portfolio insight, program management discipline, and client-facing communication to support managed services delivery, identify opportunities for improved execution, and help advance outcomes across the broader program portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Setting strategic direction for managed PMO services across multiple client engagements and program portfolios
- Leading project portfolio prioritization, governance, and resource allocation to align delivery with business objectives
- Directing program planning, scope management, scheduling, and status reporting for complex transformation efforts
- Guiding development of business cases, benefits realization plans, and executive reporting for leadership review
- Overseeing deployment and adoption of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Planview, and Clarity
- Building executive client relationships and shaping delivery approaches that support growth and long-term value
- Coaching program and project leaders on delivery methods, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination
- Applying strategic thinking, analytical assessment, and process improvement to address delivery risks and execution gaps
- Advancing technology-enabled program management practices that improve transparency, accountability, and delivery outcomes
- Validating adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and firm code of conduct
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Law/Legal Studies
- Demonstrating director-level program governance across managed services portfolios
- Leading client-facing PMO transformations and executive stakeholder conversations
- Developing portfolio reporting, governance, and delivery oversight frameworks
- Translating market gaps into managed services growth opportunities
- Driving technology-enabled process improvement across multiple engagements
- Mentoring emerging leaders while balancing detail and enterprise priorities
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Strategic PMO Director you will oversee the coordination of multiple projects within our Advisory practice, with a focus on project selection, prioritization, resource allocation, governance, and delivery alignment to organizational goals. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, shape client engagement strategy, and guide teams through complex decisions while building leadership capability and promoting our values across the work you oversee. In this role at PwC, you will bring together portfolio insight, program management discipline, and client-facing communication to support managed services delivery, identify opportunities for improved execution, and help advance outcomes across the broader program portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Setting strategic direction for managed PMO services across multiple client engagements and program portfolios
- Leading project portfolio prioritization, governance, and resource allocation to align delivery with business objectives
- Directing program planning, scope management, scheduling, and status reporting for complex transformation efforts
- Guiding development of business cases, benefits realization plans, and executive reporting for leadership review
- Overseeing deployment and adoption of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Planview, and Clarity
- Building executive client relationships and shaping delivery approaches that support growth and long-term value
- Coaching program and project leaders on delivery methods, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination
- Applying strategic thinking, analytical assessment, and process improvement to address delivery risks and execution gaps
- Advancing technology-enabled program management practices that improve transparency, accountability, and delivery outcomes
- Validating adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and firm code of conduct
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Law/Legal Studies
- Demonstrating director-level program governance across managed services portfolios
- Leading client-facing PMO transformations and executive stakeholder conversations
- Developing portfolio reporting, governance, and delivery oversight frameworks
- Translating market gaps into managed services growth opportunities
- Driving technology-enabled process improvement across multiple engagements
- Mentoring emerging leaders while balancing detail and enterprise priorities
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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