Turner & Townsend is looking for a Director- PMO to join our team. This individual will have strong leadership skills and proven track record of successfully manage scheduling on prior projects or programs.
*Per client requirements, only US citizens may be considered for this opportunity. Employment is contingent on being able to pass and secure a Public Trust background check*
Responsibilities:
- PMO Strategy & Governance
- Establish and lead the PMO framework, governance model, and operating structure for major aviation and infrastructure programs.
- Define standards, processes, and controls across cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, and document management.
- Ensure alignment with client requirements, federal guidelines, and Turner & Townsend best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Program Controls Leadership
- Oversee integrated program controls, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of program data, baselines, forecasts, and KPIs.
- Lead development of program dashboards, executive reports, and performance insights.
- Risk, Change, and Decision Support
- Direct the program’s risk management framework, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and reporting.
- Lead the change management process, ensuring disciplined evaluation, approval, and integration of changes.
- Provide scenario analysis, decision support, and strategic recommendations to client leadership.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Interface
- Serve as the primary PMO representative to client executives, governance boards, and delivery partners.
- Present program performance, risks, and strategic insights in clear, concise executive formats.
- Facilitate alignment across design, construction, commercial, and operational teams.
- Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary PMO team across controls, reporting, governance, and analytics.
- Build capability within the PMO through training, coaching, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.
Subject Matter Expertise
- Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and lead a high‑performing PMO.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills.
- Ability to drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
- High judgment, analytical rigor, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Commitment to Turner & Townsend’s values of excellence, integrity, and client partnership.