Vice President PMO

Remote (United States)

Who we are:

Tinuiti is a performance and data-driven digital marketing leader, focused on every aspect of the customer journey across the quadropoly of Google, Facebook/Instagram, Amazon, Apple, and beyond. We believe success requires specialization across all channels, and our offerings cover the full spectrum from paid to earned to owned media. Our goal when we come to work every day is simple - to grow happiness. For our clients, their customers, our people and our partners. Growing happiness guides everything we do and our core values - Unleash Greatness, Never Stop Learning, Ignite Your Passion, Thankful Living, and Inspire Innovation & Change - inspire us to maintain a culture where our people take pride in their work and have fun doing it.

We support 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the United States and Canada.

This role is remote in the East Coast Time Zone.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, the VP of Project Management Office (PMO) will be responsible for charting the course to establish and lead a centralized PMO, enhancing our company's project delivery capabilities. As the foremost expert in the company on Project Management, the VP of PMO will coordinate and oversee project planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking. They will also develop and implement project management standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient execution of both internal strategic initiatives and client-facing projects across the organization. This role will be expected to drive cross-functional collaboration and lead special projects sponsored by the C-suite, with a focus on enhancing organizational efficiency and achieving business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, enabling them to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Build, lead, and nurture a high-performing, cohesive team of project managers, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes partnership with stakeholders throughout all project phases, from initial conception and strategic planning to successful execution and continuous improvement for both internal and client-facing projects.
Provide leadership, coordination, strategic direction, and management of all PMO associated resources and functions, including resource planning, allocation, and utilization to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Establish best practices, processes, systems, and policies (including supporting SOPs, SLAs, KPIs) to ensure consistent execution and management of all projects while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage, coach, and mentor PMO team members at various levels, overseeing recruitment, selection, skills and competency assessment, performance management, certification, training, and career planning to build a best-in-class project management function.
Define the PMO's framework, standards, tools, methodologies, and playbooks for end-to-end project planning and management lifecycle, covering Scope, Schedule, Budget, Risks, Resources, Stakeholders, Communication, Quality, Procurement, and Change.
Build strong relationships with the PMO's clients and stakeholders to foster cooperation, coordination, collaboration, and communication across the organization, driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring projects meet business objectives.
Monitor PMO's day-to-day operations, progress, and performance, managing internal and client escalations and ensuring overall success across all predetermined KPIs.
Create accurate statements of work (SOWs), plan costs, budgets, and resources needed for projects, and continually reassess resource requirements to optimize efficiency and ensure timely project delivery.
Champion a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration within the PMO, driving continuous process improvement and resource management best practices to enhance organizational efficiency and project delivery capabilities.

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field is required; a Master's degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred
PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, CSP-SM (or similar project management certifications) are required
10+ years of hands-on project management experience with expertise in waterfall and agile methodologies, with at least 3 years of experience specifically within digital, creative, media, or advertising agencies
5+ years of proven experience in leading and cultivating a high-performing PMO team, overseeing at least 15 direct reports
Advanced knowledge and practical experience with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Wrike, Workfront, Asana, JIRA, Trello, Monday, Basecamp, etc.)
Advanced knowledge and practical experience with process mapping / workflow design tools (e.g. Visio, LucidChart, Miro, Gliffy, Mural, etc.)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits:

At Tinuiti, we want to ensure you have the time you need to rest and recharge. That's why Tinuitians have an estimated 70 days off per year through our time off programs

Unlimited PTO : We encourage all Tinuitians to Own their Offline by utilizing our unlimited PTO by working with their Manager to ensure all deliverables are met.
Holidays: We offer 17 paid holidays, if one of your religious holidays is not covered, please by all means take advantage of your Unlimited PTO!
Flex Fridays: Meetings are minimized and all Tinuitians have the option to start their weekend early at 1pm local time.
Owning Our Offline: Clients are informed and all offices will be closed for 3 total weeks throughout the year to give everyone the chance to truly unplug.
Workplace Flexibility: Office or Remote? Your choice.
Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Flex Spending Accounts
Retirement: Match up to 4% of your contributions at 100% with immediate vesting
Perks and Wellness: Fringe, Forma, Thankful giving, Equity
Learning and Development: Bravely coaching session, Mentor program and more

Disclaimer: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Tinuiti is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.