Director, IT PMO

Pattern Energy

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 186,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Director of the IT PMO to lead a growing technology organization. You will establish governance, align programs across four pillars, and ensure executive visibility of portfolio status, risks, and budgeting.

The role requires a strong PMO background in the power/energy sector, with experience delivering board-ready narratives and cross-functional collaboration. This is a full-time on-site position in Houston, US.

Qualifications

10+ years leading IT program/portfolio management, with PMO experience.
Power/energy industry experience is required (utilities/renewables).
Strong executive presentation and board-level communication skills.
Vendor and budget management experience with contract oversight.
Experience overseeing Data/AI initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the IT PMO, including intake, prioritization, and governance.
Build cross-functional alignment across four technology pillars and teams.
Own executive portfolio reporting: status, risk, budget, steering materials.
Select and implement appropriate PPM tooling for scale and complexity.
Oversee vendor management, performance tracking, and renewals.
Collaborate to drive process improvements affecting IT systems.
Forecast IT program budgets and align with CTO priorities.
Prepare board/leadership materials translating status and strategy.
Provide advisory input on portfolio decisions and cross-portfolio trade-offs.

Skills

IT PMO Leadership

Portfolio governance

Executive communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Data/AI initiatives

PMP PgMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT/engineering

Tools

Oracle

Allegro

PPM tooling

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Director, IT PMO, is responsible for building and leading Pattern Energy's IT Program Management Office, while also providing close support to the SVP & CTO on executive-level reporting and follow-through on key organizational decisions. This role provides a single point of accountability for how IT investments are prioritized, resourced, and delivered, and ensures the CTO's portfolio story is always board- and leadership-ready. This is a foundational hire in a newly established technology organization scaling toward 70+ headcount and will play a central role in shaping PMO discipline, governance rhythm, and cross-functional execution from the ground up across the four technology pillars: NERC CIP/Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications (Oracle, Allegro), Data/AI & Integration, and Infrastructure & Cloud.

Key Accountabilities

IT PMO Leadership and Governance: Establish and lead the IT Program Management Office, including intake, prioritization, and stage-gate governance across the technology portfolio. Define and implement PMO methodology and standards (hybrid Agile/waterfall as appropriate, given compliance-driven stage-gate requirements).
Team Leadership and Resource Capacity Planning: Manage and develop a team of Program Managers, each owning a program lane: NERC CIP/Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications (Oracle, Allegro), Data/AI & Integration, and Infrastructure & Cloud. Build portfolio-level resource capacity planning to align program demand with team bandwidth.
Executive Portfolio Reporting: Own executive-level portfolio reporting: status, risk, budget roll-up, and steering committee materials. Select and implement PPM tooling appropriate to portfolio scale and complexity.
Vendor Management: Own IT vendor management practices, including contract oversight, performance tracking, and renewal/negotiation support across the technology portfolio.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Enterprise Excellence to align on portfolio prioritization frameworks and drive delivery of cross-functional process improvement initiatives touching IT systems.
Budget Planning and Tracking: Manage IT budget planning and tracking across programs, including forecasting, variance reporting, and alignment with finance/CTO priorities.
Board and Leadership Presentation Support: Prepare board- and leadership-level presentation materials, translating portfolio status, risk, and strategy into clear executive narrative.
Follow-Through and Accountability: Track and drive follow-through on action items and decisions from CTO staff meetings and steering committees, ensuring commitments are closed out and visible to the SVP & CTO.
Sounding Board and Advisory Support: Serve as a sounding board on organizational and portfolio decisions, providing counsel to the SVP & CTO on strategy, prioritization, and cross-portfolio trade-offs.

Qualifications

Formal Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline) is preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Work Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in IT program/portfolio management, with demonstrated experience building or scaling a PMO function. Power/energy industry experience required (utilities, IPPs, renewables, or other regulated environments).
Qualifications: Strong executive presentation and board-level communication skills required. Vendor and budget management experience required, including contract oversight, performance tracking, and renewal/negotiation support. Experience managing or overseeing Data/AI initiatives or programs is a plus, as is familiarity with NERC CIP or other critical infrastructure compliance frameworks; neither is mandatory. PMP, PgMP, or an equivalent certification is preferred.
Domain expertise: Experience and knowledge of the power/energy industry landscape (utilities, IPPs, renewables, or related regulated environments). Deep experience standing up program governance, stage-gate methodology, and PPM tooling within a technology organization is required.
Communication and planning: Strong communication skills and confidence translating portfolio status, risk, and strategy into clear, board- and leadership-ready narrative. History of collaborative engagement with technical and functional leaders across program lanes, with a strong understanding of cross-portfolio dependencies. Effective problem solver with an emphasis on defining robust action plans and the ability to pivot when priorities shift. Must be a strong facilitator with great interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, comfortable serving as a sounding board on organizational and portfolio decisions. Ability to work independently, manage and develop a team of Program Managers, and partner across the organization with colleagues at any level in a fast-paced environment.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $137,000.00 - $186,000.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes