Senior Director, PMO

IDEX Corporation

Senior Director leading IDEX’s enterprise PMO for mission-critical industrial solutions. Governing strategic portfolios, developing project managers, and driving disciplined execution across global businesses.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing project management strategies, establishing governance frameworks, and leading enterprise-level initiatives. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change while ensuring effective resource allocation and performance monitoring.

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Project Management Office LeadershipStrategic Initiative ManagementStakeholder ManagementPMP CertificationOrganizational Change Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management MethodologiesGovernance FrameworksKPI DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementRisk Identification and MitigationFinancial AcumenOperational StrategyProgram ExecutionValue RealizationResource Utilization

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCoaching and MentoringInfluencing LeadershipTeam DevelopmentAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMBA or Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Enterprise TransformationOrganizational RedesignM&A IntegrationsIndustrial ManufacturingGlobal Operating Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and operating model for the Enterprise PMO
Establish enterprise-wide project management standards, methodologies, governance models, and execution practices
Oversee the portfolio of strategic initiatives and major projects
Evaluate, prioritize, sequence, and resource projects with executive leadership
Lead portfolio reviews covering progress, risks, dependencies, resources, and value realization
Hire, develop, coach, and mentor Project Managers and PMO professionals
Establish standards for project leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and execution
Lead executive steering committees, portfolio reviews, and governance forums
Provide senior leadership with recommendations on risks, resources, project health, and decisions
Convert strategic objectives into executable programs and projects
Monitor performance, remove barriers, and drive accountability for milestones and outcomes
Facilitate resource allocation and organizational capacity discussions
Establish project risk identification, mitigation, and escalation standards
Lead recovery efforts and organizational change management
Develop KPIs and dashboards measuring portfolio health, PMO effectiveness, business impact, value realization, resource utilization, and execution effectiveness
Build a disciplined execution culture and make the PMO a scalable strategic capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Organizational Leadership, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience leading large-scale projects, programs, portfolios, or strategic initiatives
5+ years of experience leading project managers, PMO teams, or transformation organizations
Experience building or leading a Project Management Office
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level strategic initiatives
Proven ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams
Strong financial, operational, and business acumen
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills
Experience managing complex organizational change efforts
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks
PMP certification preferred
MBA or Master's degree preferred
Experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or global operating environments preferred
Experience supporting growth strategies, operating model transformations, M&A integrations, organizational redesigns, or enterprise transformation efforts preferred
Experience developing PMO capabilities in a matrixed global organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work based in the US
Travel as required to support strategic initiatives, leadership reviews, project governance sessions, and business implementation activities
Professional development and capability development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities