PMO Lead 1

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Washington, DC is seeking a PMO Lead 1. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing complex IT programs, including leading agile projects and implementing IT governance. Strong communication skills and experience with financial services or Federal agencies are crucial. This role involves guiding cross-functional teams and advancing organizational change across large-scale technology initiatives. Competitive compensation and an inclusive work environment await the right applicant.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing delivery of enterprise IT programs.
• 3+ years leading organizational change for large-scale technology transformations.
• Proficient in agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Financial services experience

IT governance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: PMO Lead 1 Location: Washington, DC.

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience managing delivery of several parallel tasks/workstreams for an enterprise IT program.
• At least 3 years of experience leading organizational change for a large-scale technology and/or business transformation program.
• At least 5 years of experience leading agile projects or programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with a financial services organization or Federal agency in implementing and managing IT governance for a program.
• Proven expertise in the management and control of funds and resources and handling cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in at least one agile framework (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and associated tools.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing program and project management tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Asana, Smartsheets or Microsoft Project to plan, execute, and measure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence in a federated client environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and scaling agile methodologies across multiple teams or departments.

Preferred Certifications:

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, Scrum Master, SAFe Agile Leader, SAFe Agile Practitioner).
• Organizational Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci).

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

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