Solotech Inc. · 4 days ago
Director, Project Management Office (PMO), East Coast
Solotech Inc. is a global leader in live productions and audiovisual technology, and they are seeking a Director for their Project Management Office in the East region. The role involves overseeing project management functions, strategic planning, and ensuring successful project delivery while collaborating with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to define project priorities, ensuring all projects and programs align with the organization's strategic goals and deliver maximum value
Manage the short and long-term roadmap of the Project Management Office with other PMO directors and the Managing Director, Operations. Liaise with various internal and external departments to build and support the PMO growth
Ensure that business operations and project management practices align with company standards. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and increase productivity
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure financial targets are met. Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin enhancement
Use a structured approach to coordinate and allocate projects within the team, focusing on schedules, budgets, specific expectations, clear communication, and tight follow-ups to ensure efficient and profitable project delivery
Ensure the quality and consistency of projects and systems by applying Solotech’s standards and those stipulated in contracts
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors
Analyze business sector performance, recommend solutions to operational issues, and present cost-benefit analyses of suggested approaches
Standardize project management and coordination operations to maximize efficiency and performance of invested resources
Implement best management practices, including continuous improvement techniques and key performance indicators, to evaluate labor and equipment use. Provide active leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure employee development. Management of a team large team of primarily projects managers and projects coordinators
Collaborate with the Managing Director of Operations and other managers to prepare the annual budget for the department’s business sector. Enforce it and ensure maximum return on allocated resources
Work with HR on employee mobility, workforce management, skills development, succession planning, and recruitment
Ensure the development and enforcement of workplace health and safety policies
Collaborate with the Managing Director of Operations to develop and deploy continuous improvement and employee engagement plans
Negotiate agreements with clients, service providers, and internal partners as required
Implement training programs to enhance skills and knowledge across business operations and project management teams
Highlight the need for proficiency in relevant project management and communication tools
Act as a resource for clients and suppliers for procedural or customer service issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three (3) years in a PMO leadership and management role
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management
Experience in change management and process improvement
Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams
Demonstrate strong leadership skills including managing virtual or hybrid employees, and the ability to mobilize employees when required
Expert level knowledge of MS Office suite including Microsoft Project
Ability to read shop plans and drawings
Ability to travel overnight to other Solotech offices
Excellent employee management, team development and coaching skills
Ability to establish strong work relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with external clients
Ability to manage frequent and/or unexpected changes
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong ability to anticipate problems and find effective solutions while respecting the company's policies and business processes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is highly preferred
Experience in the Audio-Visual industry strongly preferred
Experience in Microsoft D365 is a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
Solotech Inc.
Solotech is your single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions & services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
La Caisse
2023-11-29Private Equity
2013-10-25Series Unknown
Recent News
2024-05-03
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