EPMO Manager: Lead Enterprise Programs & PMO Excellence

Veritas Search Group; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Search Group in California is seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to lead a team of project management professionals and oversee enterprise-wide initiatives. This role combines people leadership, portfolio and program oversight, and hands-on project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong EPMO management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management.
• Proven experience directly managing and developing project management professionals within a PMO or EPMO environment.
• PMP certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives and executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with enterprise deployments and organizational change management preferred.
• PgMP, Agile, or Change Management certifications preferred.
• Healthcare, or retail industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and project management professionals.
• Oversee enterprise projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage portfolio governance, project prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Personally lead high-visibility, complex projects involving senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of EPMO processes, tools, and delivery practices.
• Support enterprise deployments, organizational change management, stakeholder communications, and business readiness.
• Proactively resolve project challenges, resource conflicts, and escalations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and professional development planning for team members.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio governance

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Veritas Search Group in California is seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to lead a team of project management professionals and oversee enterprise-wide initiatives. This role combines people leadership, portfolio and program oversight, and hands-on project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong EPMO management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.