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Managed Services - Strategic PMO Director

PwC
Chicago, IL, USAHybridProject / Program ManagementDirector+$155,000 - $410,000Posted: yesterday

About the role

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism PPM Management Level Director Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Managed Services - Strategic PMO Director you will oversee the coordination of multiple projects within project portfolio management, guiding prioritization, resource alignment, and delivery across strategic client programs. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and shape executive-level client relationships while translating vision into action and mentoring emerging leaders within our Advisory practice.

In this role at PwC, you will help drive program oversight, develop new approaches to portfolio management, and bring disciplined communication and problem-solving to client work across the PwC Network.

Responsibilities - Overseeing managed PMO delivery across multiple client programs, aligning portfolio priorities with strategic objectives - Directing governance, planning, reporting, and execution oversight for complex transformation initiatives - Leading portfolio selection, prioritization, and resource allocation activities to support timely program delivery - Developing program management approaches that improve transparency, accountability, and milestone tracking - Applying project management software and digital tooling to monitor status, risks, dependencies, and deliverables -

Guiding business case development, benefits realization management, and program review activities - Building executive-level client relationships and shaping engagement direction through informed decision making - Mentoring managers and emerging leaders while cultivating capability across program and portfolio teams - Driving process planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination across managed services delivery - Adhering to professional standards, independence requirements, and firm code of conduct expectations 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 managed services PMO leadership across client engagements - Developing governance, planning, and reporting for complex portfolios - Applying PPM tools to track delivery, transparency, and accountability - Translating strategic objectives into program delivery roadmaps - Leading business growth through market gap identification and thought leadership - Balancing

executive client relations, coaching, and network teaming Travel Requirements Up to 60% Job Posting End Date 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 To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers. Do not click on the "Search for Jobs" button. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation.

We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
  • Proven leadership in managed services PMO and complex portfolio governance

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