PMO Manager

NXTPoint Logistics; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Suddath Companies in Jacksonville, FL seeks a PMO Manager to establish and maintain the PMO framework across Contract Logistics projects, ensuring consistent governance, processes, and execution.

You will partner with Sales, Operations, Solutions, Legal, Finance and IT to define project requirements, structure workflows, and lead large-scale initiatives to successful completion while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; PMP certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with large-scale projects.
• PMO experience and leadership preferred; agile experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the PMO framework with standardized processes.
• Lead project intake, prioritization, and scope definition across functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Manage end-to-end projects including milestones, risks, and communication.
• Provide insights and status updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile/Lean

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PMP certification

PMO experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly‑paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Summary

The PMO Manager will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining the Project Management Office (PMO) framework, ensuring consistent processes, governance, and execution across Contract Logistics projects. This role combines hands‑on project leadership with direct management of PMO resources.

The PMO Manager will partner closely with Sales, Operations, Solutions, and cross‑functional teams (Legal, EHS, Finance, HR, IT) to define project requirements, structure workflows, and lead large‑scale initiatives to successful completion while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the PMO framework, including standardized PMO process flows, governance guidelines, and project management documentation to ensure consistency across initiatives.
• Lead and define project intake criteria and prioritization, evaluate new project requests and determine scope, resource needs, and required cross‑functional engagement.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Solutions teams to assess project feasibility, define requirements, and align on timelines and delivery approach.
• Coordinate workstreams across departments such as Legal, EHS, Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
• Initiate and facilitate project meetings, oversee and prepare agendas, ensure action items are properly documented, assign task ownership to appropriate stakeholders, and ensure clear expectations and follow‑up objectives.
• Ensure cross‑functional coordination across Sales, Operations and Solutions teams to support a cohesive customer experience and smooth transitions from sales to implementation.
• Manage end‑to‑end projects, including planning, tracking milestones, risk identification, issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor project performance and portfolio health, tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables, while proactively escalating risks or issues appropriately to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain and enhance PMO tools, templates, dashboards, and methodologies, supporting continuous improvement of project management practices.
• Provide insights, status reporting, and recommendations to the Chief Operating Office, Contract Logistics and project stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.

PMO Team Leadership

• Provide direct management and leadership to PMO team members, including Project Managers and/or project support resources.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and development of team members to strengthen overall project delivery capability.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Allocate resources across projects, ensuring appropriate coverage and alignment with business priorities.
• Serve as an escalation point for project challenges, providing guidance and support to ensure successful outcomes.

QUALIFICATONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required in Business administration, management, leadership, or related fields. Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management, notably working with larger projects within established firms. PMP certification required; PMO experience required. Experience in Agile project management teams preferred. Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring team members; direct people management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledgeable of project methodology, Agile and Lean Concepts, and Distribution/Logistics/Supply Chain industries. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database, Access, Project). Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for learning and finding new and innovative solutions to complex issues. Detail oriented, excellent analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to perform analyses and identify solutions to resolve specific distribution and logistics needs. Proficient with project management software and related tools including but not limited to Microsoft Project, ProjectManager, JIRA, MS Excel, etc. Ability to analyze costs related to all aspects of operational areas. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Level

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, see clearly and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted.

Working Conditions

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed climate‑controlled environment in an office setting with adequate ventilation.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.