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PeopleConnect Staffing · 3 hours ago

Senior PMO Manager – Engineering & Lab Environment

Bethlehem, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

PeopleConnect Staffing is an advanced materials startup developing revolutionary materials with applications across multiple industries. The Senior PMO Manager will oversee the Program Management Office, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals and leading a team of project managers across various functions.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage daily activities within the Program Management Office, ensuring consistent application of project management methodologies, tools, and standards

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to project management staff, ensuring high performance and continuous development

Establish and maintain PMO policies, governance frameworks, templates, and best practices

Collaborate with senior management and department leaders to define, prioritize, and resource programs and projects aligned with corporate strategy

Make sure projects and other important matters do not fall through cracks between departments; keep things moving forward and on track

Support strategic planning through program-level insights, forecasting, and resource modeling

Provide input into budgeting processes and ensure financial alignment across active programs

Monitor project portfolios to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Facilitate project reviews and performance evaluations; oversee corrective actions and escalation management

Resolve complex or cross-functional issues requiring coordination with multiple departments

Lead and support change management efforts to ensure successful integration of new processes, systems, or organizational initiatives

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across programs and projects

Drive adoption of continuous improvement frameworks to enhance PMO efficiency and organizational execution maturity

Work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment of project expectations, deliverables, and resource needs

Provide regular updates to directors and executives on program health, risks, and strategic considerations

Support communication channels that promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision making

Qualification

Program ManagementPMO GovernanceProject ManagementChange ManagementProject Management SoftwareAgileWaterfallTechnical Project ManagementProject Lifecycle ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field

4+ years of managerial experience in a PMO or program/project management leadership role

Experience in working in a laboratory and manufacturing environment

Experience working with engineers in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to lead complex, multi-departmental projects or programs

Experience with PMO governance frameworks and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Sense of humor….you will be herding engineers (cats)

Preferred

Expertise in the following areas: Change Management, Needs Analysis, Program Management, Project Controls, Project Development, Project Estimation, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Scoping, Technical Project Management, and Project Management Software

PMP, PgMP, or other project management certifications are a plus

Experience with technical or engineering environments, particularly in chemicals, materials, or manufacturing, is advantageous