Program Mgmt Office Director

Job Description

US:MD:HUGHESVILLE

FULL TIME

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for a Program Management Office (PMO) Director in our Strategy & Innovation Services division. The primary functions of this position are being responsible for leadership and management of the PMO processes and functions, including coordination of the project portfolio and governance practices. Utilizing various methods and best practices for the project management of strategic initiatives across the Cooperative, tracking and reporting the conformance to plans and expectations of all strategic initiatives. The PMO Director is also responsible for supporting and enabling the organization’s projects, programs and structured work efforts as well as, ensuring that the work of the PMO adds value, advances the enterprise strategy, and meets the goals set for the Cooperative by the executive team. The PMO Director may also manage projects, on a limited basis, on behalf of other business units in need of the formal tools and techniques of project management.

A successful candidate will bring initiative and a collaborative attitude. They will be comfortable working across all departments that have varying priorities, work styles, and jargon. Doing so will require active listening and demonstrated empathy to understand how best to support the crucial work of each. A successful candidate will have strong communications skills, written and verbal, as well as public speaking, stakeholder facilitation, and an ability to create visual artifacts such as dashboards and graphs. Understanding risk and the value of formal processes to identify, reduce, and manage them will also be central to this role.

Candidate must have a four-year college degree, with emphasis in Project Management, Business/Business Administration, Information Technology and/or Finance.

Candidate must have seven or more years of experience with an electric utility or similar business with experience managing an enterprise PMO, project management, strategic planning, financial analysis, and/or other related positions. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly preferred.

Starting salary range is $98,100-$132,100. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.