Job Description
Our large global manufacturing client is looking for a Lead Technical PMO (TPMO) to join their IT Strategy and Governance team. The organization is experiencing a significant influx of IT demand as the organization works through large-scale enterprise system upgrades and technology modernization. The focus has shifted to optimizing and accelerating delivery of internal technology initiatives. To support this, they are standing up a true IT-focused Technical PMO (TPMO) that will serve as the single point of entry into IT — owning both the intake pipeline and end-to-end delivery execution. This Lead TPMO role will build, operate, and mature that model, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, delivery governance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
This person will partner closely with IT leadership and technical teams to ensure initiatives are aligned to IT strategy, executed efficiently, and delivered with clear visibility and accountability. The client is looking for a modern, execution-oriented leader who can ask the right technical questions, translate business needs, and move quickly in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate is AI-native, Jira-forward, and comfortable building and running delivery at scale.
This is a hybrid position, 3-4 days onsite in Wilmington, DE, and the targeted pay rate is from $65-$75/hr.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and operate the IT PMO / Technical PMO, including:
○ TPMO charter, standards, frameworks, and governance routines
• Own the enterprise IT portfolio, providing clear visibility into:
○ Health and status
○ Risks and dependencies
○ Strategic alignment and delivery progress
• Own portfolio-level resource planning, including capacity, capability, and demand forecasting
• Facilitate governance forums and steercos; document decisions, manage escalations, and ensure follow-through
• Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Data/Privacy, and Responsible AI to embed standards and risk/compliance controls
• Define, track, and report KPIs across intake, delivery, and overall TPMO effectiveness
• Own TPMO tooling and automation, including:
○ Jira as the system of record for standard delivery and reporting
○ Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Build and mentor TPMO capability across intake, project delivery, and portfolio management
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Required Skills & Experience
• Senior IT / Technical PMO leadership experience - around 15 years
• Proven ability to stand up and run a TPMO in a fast-moving enterprise environment
• Strong experience with Jira, including:
○ Standard delivery workflows
○ Portfolio and project reporting
• Agile mindset with comfort operating across Agile and hybrid delivery models
• Actively uses AI - Copilot / GenAI tools
Strong experience within the Microsoft stack, including Power Platform
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.