PMO Program Manager (Project Governance & Operational Excellence)

JSET Automated Technologies LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Within a Rapidly Expands

High-Visibility Role with DirectImpact

Job summary

JSET Automated Technologies is seeking an experienced PMO Program Manager to lead and improve our PMO operating system. This strategic role establishes standards, governance, and reporting frameworks that drive project delivery and operational excellence across the organization.

The PMO leader partners with Operations, Construction, Controls, and QA/QC to embed best practices, standardize lifecycle practices, and ensure projects are executed with consistency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in PMO leadership, program management, project controls, operational excellence, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and implementing project management standards, governance processes, or operating procedures.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and execution best practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience facilitating executive reviews, governance meetings, or operational reviews.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain JSET's PMO operating system and standards.
• Develop and improve project lifecycle standards, governance processes, and frameworks.
• Standardize startup, execution, recovery, turnover, and closeout practices.
• Manage templates, workflows, standards, playbooks, and tools.
• Lead project health reviews, risk indicators, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement across PM processes and reporting tools.
• Provide onboarding and training programs for PMs and assistants.
• Develop PMO dashboards and executive-level portfolio reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Construction, Controls, QA/QC, and Leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/PM

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Lists

Procore

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH (JSET Headquarters)

Work Arrangement: Full-Time, In-Office

Company: JSET Automated Technologies

Lead the Operating System Behind Project Success

JSET Automated Technologies is seeking an experienced PMO Program Manager to lead and continuously improve our Project Management Office (PMO) operating system.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimizing the standards, governance processes, reporting frameworks, project lifecycle requirements, and execution tools that drive successful project delivery across the organization.

The PMO Program Manager serves as a key partner to Operations Leadership, Project Management, Construction, Controls, and QA/QC teams to ensure projects are executed consistently, risks are identified early, and best practices are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for improving how projects are managed across the organization while driving operational excellence, standardization, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About JSET Automated Technologies

JSET Automated Technologies delivers Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), industrial controls, and mission-critical infrastructure solutions for some of the most advanced facilities in North America.

As JSET continues to grow, we're investing in scalable systems, governance, and operational processes that support consistent project execution across all regions. The PMO Program Manager will play a critical role in shaping and maintaining those systems.

What You'll Do

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Own and maintain JSET's Project Management Office operating system
• Develop and improve project lifecycle standards, governance processes, and project management frameworks
• Standardize project startup, execution, recovery, turnover, and closeout practices across the organization
• Manage project management templates, workflows, standards, playbooks, and execution tools
• Drive consistency and accountability across the Project Management organization

Project Health & Performance Management

• Lead project health review processes and governance meetings
• Monitor project performance, risk indicators, execution trends, and operational metrics
• Develop and oversee project recovery processes for at-risk projects
• Partner with operational leaders to identify and resolve execution challenges
• Escalate critical project risks and organizational process issues when appropriate

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes
• Facilitate lessons learned reviews and implement organizational improvements
• Update standards, SOPs, templates, training materials, and reporting tools based on project performance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, consistency, and project outcomes
• Support change management and adoption of new PM processes and tools

PM Training & Development

• Develop and maintain PM onboarding and training programs
• Create project management standards, execution guidance, and process documentation
• Support competency development across Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Promote consistent adoption of governance processes, reporting standards, and execution expectations

Reporting & Executive Visibility

• Develop and maintain PMO dashboards and reporting tools
• Create meaningful project health, risk, recovery, and performance reporting
• Provide Operational Leadership with actionable insights into portfolio performance
• Support data-driven decision-making through effective reporting and governance processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Leadership, Controls Leadership, QA/QC, and Operations teams
• Ensure project management processes align with organizational quality requirements and execution expectations
• Support readiness reviews, closeout processes, governance reviews, and organizational improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in PMO leadership, program management, project controls, operational excellence, business process improvement, project governance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing project management standards, governance processes, or operating procedures
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and project execution best practices
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Experience facilitating executive reviews, governance meetings, or operational reviews
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a Project Management Office (PMO)
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, technology, mission-critical infrastructure, engineering, or trade-based environments
• Experience with project governance frameworks, stage-gate processes, or project lifecycle management
• Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and operational reporting
• PMP Certification
• Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Lists, Procore, Smartsheet, ERP systems, or project management software platforms

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Within a Rapidly Expanding Organization
• High-Visibility Role with Direct Impact on Company Operations and Strategy

Why Join JSET?

This is a unique opportunity to build and influence the operational framework that drives project delivery across an entire organization.

You'll work directly with executive leadership and operational teams to develop systems, improve accountability, drive consistency, and support the continued growth of one of the industry's leading controls and automation contractors.

If you're passionate about process improvement, governance, operational excellence, and helping teams perform at their highest level, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office position based at JSET Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio
• Frequent collaboration with Operations Leadership, Project Managers, Construction Management, Controls Management, and QA/QC Leadership
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Occasional travel may be required for leadership meetings, training, or operational support

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JSET Automated Technologies does not sponsor employment visas for this position.