Manager, IT Project Management Office

The Standard

Manager of IT PMO overseeing enterprise technology portfolio and managing IT project delivery. Leading teams and ensuring operational excellence for IT projects at The Standard.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,750 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partnering with the IT PMO Director to provide oversight of the enterprise technology portfolio, IT portfolio management operations, governance, and reporting
Leading the curation and offering of pragmatic practices, tools, and training to customers within IT
Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving project portfolio operations, governance, and overall health including budgeting & financial forecasting accuracy, vendor management, risk management, resource management, audit & controls, analytics, and reporting
Managing a team of project management professionals responsible for the successful delivery of IT projects
Providing coaching, coordination, and people management of IT PMO resources, processes, and functions
Supporting large initiatives that involve stakeholders across the enterprise in the planning & delivery of complex initiatives
Encouraging the adoption and adherence of change management best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or GED is required
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
PMP certification and Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, APMG, SPC, CEC, SPC or SA) are preferred
5-10 years’ experience specifically in IT project management leveraging waterfall and agile methodologies
In-depth understanding of project management best practices and knowledge of other related disciplines
3-5 years of experience managing teams in matrix-type project
Experience in IT M&A Execution is preferred
Leadership experience managing employees in an IT PMO organization is required
Ability to build strong teams, assess and coach talent, develop people, and mentor
Program management experience is preferred
Experience with vendor management and holding those partners accountable is preferred
Lean Management & Production System or Six Sigma background preferred
Strong facilitator, with experience creating & delivering executive-level presentations
Ability to communicate clearly & concisely at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in using commercially available portfolio and project management (PPM) tools (Microsoft Project Server/Online, Apptio, Jira, Target Process, Workday, etc.)
Systematic problem solver

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT project managementwaterfall methodologyagile methodologybudgetingfinancial forecastingvendor managementrisk managementresource managementanalyticschange management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingcoachingmentoringcommunicationfacilitationproblem solvingcoordinationpeople managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

PMPPMI-ACPAPMGSPCCECLean ManagementSix Sigma