Project Management Office Director - Hybrid 80% Remote

Are you ready to shape the future of project management at Wake County? Wake County’s Information Technology team is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Director to serve as a strategic business leader, guiding a team of professionals who deliver critical and impactful services across the organization. In this hybrid role - balancing remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, you’ll set the tone for innovation and excellence, impacting customer experiences and developing strategies that define the division’s impact. You will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing and maintaining services related to program and project management. This role provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for Wake County’s portfolio of business technology projects and transformation services. The PMO Director will develop and implement procedures and practices to accomplish the goals and objectives of the County and the division. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with organizational priorities. You will establish and maintain project management standards, drive continuous improvement and partner with business sponsors and executive leadership to advance business goals in a transparent and accountable manner. Essential Functions : Define and evolve the enterprise technology project management and transformation framework, methodologies and standards to organizational strategy Lead portfolio planning and prioritization in collaboration with executive leadership and business departments input Promote disciplined project execution, change management practices and stakeholder engagement Champions continuous improvement across the project lifecycle Lead and develop PMO staff to build a high-preforming team culture Providing transparent and accurate reporting to business sponsors and executives NOTE: This is an 80% hybrid role that requires working onsite at the Raleigh, NC office, with the ability to be onsite within one hour.