Brand Transformation PMO Leader | Hybrid (4 days in office)

Landor

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Landor is seeking a Program Director for our Chicago studio to lead strategy, governance, and day‑to‑day operations of the project portfolio. You will drive efficiency, optimize resources, and align projects with business outcomes in a fast-paced creative agency.

You bring PMO leadership, portfolio management expertise, strong stakeholder relations, and excellent analytical skills. The role requires experience in a global, matrixed environment and a PMP or equivalent credential.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience leading or working within a PMO.
  • Experience managing complex project portfolios in professional services, consulting, marketing, branding, or agency settings.
  • Strong governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and operational excellence.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • PMP certification or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

  • Direct strategy, governance, and day-to-day operations of Landor’s project portfolio.
  • Serve as the operational backbone to ensure efficient delivery and optimized resources.
  • Oversee client engagements and brand transformation initiatives with financial alignment.
  • Lead through influence in a fast-paced creative agency environment.

Skills

PMO leadership
Portfolio management
Stakeholder management
Analytical skills
Cross-functional leadership

Education

PMP certification
Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Jira
Asana
Smartsheet
MS Project
SharePoint

Job description

Landor is seeking a Program Director for our Chicago studio to lead strategy, governance, and day‑to‑day operations of the project portfolio. You will drive efficiency, optimize resources, and align projects with business outcomes in a fast-paced creative agency.

You bring PMO leadership, portfolio management expertise, strong stakeholder relations, and excellent analytical skills. The role requires experience in a global, matrixed environment and a PMP or equivalent credential.

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