Director, Program Management Office – PMO

Ascend Analytics

Director of PMO at Ascend Analytics leading strategic initiatives and execution across the organization. Aiming for operational excellence and growth in a high-growth environment with private equity backing.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead a centralized PMO function to drive execution of strategic initiatives across the organization
Align cross-functional priorities and ensure disciplined execution
Drive prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management of strategic initiatives
Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., revenue growth, margin expansion, systems implementation, M&A integration)
Track and report on program milestones, risks, and KPIs to leadership and board stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in program management, operations, consulting, or related roles
Proven experience in a private equity–backed, high-growth, or startup environment
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable impact
Experience building or scaling a PMO function preferred
Background in consulting (e.g., strategy or operations) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
Parental leave
FSA and Health Savings Account options and dependent care
401(k) with a 3% non-elective company contribution (yes—we contribute even if you don’t!)
Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementportfolio managementresource allocationstrategic initiativesM&A integrationsystems implementationKPI trackingrisk managementconsulting

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationstrategic alignmentexecution disciplinecommunication