Director, IT Project Management Office

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Job Description The Director for the IT Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for creating and leading an IT project management office that supports and enables the work of the Division of Information Technology as well as the university’s strategic goals and technology priorities. As a member of the IT Governance, Planning, and Strategy (GPS) leadership team, the Director for the IT PMO is responsible for aligning project delivery with organizational goals, implementing best practices, and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of projects across various business units. This leadership role involves setting strategic direction, managing a team of project managers, and collaborating with senior executives to optimize project performance and governance. The Director for the IT PMO will work collaboratively with university partners and key stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver projects that are user-centered, seamless, and connected; develop a deep understanding of the entire project lifecycle at Virginia Tech; and ensure cohesiveness, resiliency, redundancy, and reliability. As a member of the IT GPS leadership team, the Director of the IT PMO collabora...