Director, Project Management Office

EPCOR; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utilities company as the Director of Project Management Office in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time role involves overseeing project governance, ensuring compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across capital projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to optimizing processes for success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive award program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Generous time-off schedules

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading project management offices.
• Experience in budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring governance and efficiency across projects.
• Establish project management methodologies and standards.
• Oversee project governance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or a related field

MBA

PMP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

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We are hiring a full-time Director, Project Management Office (PMO) position based in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ.

As the Director, Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead a dedicated team focused on ensuring governance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across EPCOR Water USA’s capital , operating and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards, overseeing project and program reporting, supporting financial planning, managing resource requirements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the project management portfolio.

What you’d be responsible for :

• Establishing and enforcing project management methodologies and standards aligned with EPCOR’s Organizational Project Management framework and Capital Delivery Model.
• Ensuring project compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs for project teams.
• Providing guidance on project management methodologies to project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Overseeing project governance from initiation through closeout to ensure efficient and prudent asset deployment.
• Implementing systems to monitor project progress and generate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing portfolio-level reporting and metrics to track actuals, forecasts, and performance against targets.
• Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project and program success.
• Preparing and submitting capital spending forecasts in collaboration with Finance.
• Supporting variance reporting and contributing project-related data for regulatory applications.
• Forecasting and tracking resource needs across capital projects; supporting resource planning and justification processes.
• Recommending long-term solutions to address resource gaps and assisting managers with staffing plans.
• Gathering feedback from project teams to identify process improvements and areas of opportunity.
• Continuously optimizing project management processes and collaborating with the Organizational Project Management Committee to integrate lessons learned and best practices.

What’s required to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; MBA and/or PMP designation is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in leading project management offices and project controls teams, managing capital projects, and developing multi-year Capital Improvement Plans.
• Experience in budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, policy and procedure development, and data analytics.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Primavera P6, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, utility accounting, rate-making principles, capital project scheduling, and budgeting practices.
• Familiarity with data analysis methods and reporting techniques.
• Comfortable working in both office and occasional field environments, including travel (less than 20%).
• Physical ability to perform office tasks and occasional site visits, including in high-heat conditions and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Note: While this position is titled as Director for external posting and market alignment purposes, the internal title for this role is Senior Manager.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States . (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Director, Project Management Office (PMO) position based in our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ.

As the Director, Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead a dedicated team focused on ensuring governance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across EPCOR Water USA’s capital , operating and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards, overseeing project and program reporting, supporting financial planning, managing resource requirements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the project management portfolio.

What you’d be responsible for :

• Establishing and enforcing project management methodologies and standards aligned with EPCOR’s Organizational Project Management framework and Capital Delivery Model.
• Ensuring project compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs for project teams.
• Providing guidance on project management methodologies to project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Overseeing project governance from initiation through closeout to ensure efficient and prudent asset deployment.
• Implementing systems to monitor project progress and generate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing portfolio-level reporting and metrics to track actuals, forecasts, and performance against targets.
• Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project and program success.
• Preparing and submitting capital spending forecasts in collaboration with Finance.
• Supporting variance reporting and contributing project-related data for regulatory applications.
• Forecasting and tracking resource needs across capital projects; supporting resource planning and justification processes.
• Recommending long-term solutions to address resource gaps and assisting managers with staffing plans.
• Gathering feedback from project teams to identify process improvements and areas of opportunity.
• Continuously optimizing project management processes and collaborating with the Organizational Project Management Committee to integrate lessons learned and best practices.

What’s required to be successful :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; MBA and/or PMP designation is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in leading project management offices and project controls teams, managing capital projects, and developing multi-year Capital Improvement Plans.
• Experience in budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, policy and procedure development, and data analytics.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Primavera P6, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, utility accounting, rate-making principles, capital project scheduling, and budgeting practices.
• Familiarity with data analysis methods and reporting techniques.
• Comfortable working in both office and occasional field environments, including travel (less than 20%).
• Physical ability to perform office tasks and occasional site visits, including in high-heat conditions and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Note: While this position is titled as Director for external posting and market alignment purposes, the internal title for this role is Senior Manager.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States . (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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