Project Management Lead (PMO)

HCL Technologies Limited; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced PMO Lead to oversee PMO Operations, drive delivery excellence, and optimize project management processes and tools across the organization.

The role involves leading PMs and coordinators, ensuring projects stay on time, within scope, and budget, while coaching teams and driving continuous improvement in PMO practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of project managers.
• Knowledge of multiple PM methodologies (agile, scrum, waterfall).
• Proficiency with project planning, tracking, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PM processes, methodologies, and tools to support project delivery excellence.
• Lead a team of project managers and coordinators to ensure on-time, in-scope, within-budget delivery.
• Monitor and report project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct project reviews and ensure adherence to PM best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and resource needs.
• Provide coaching to project teams on PM best practices.
• Track and manage budgets, resources, and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communications

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Job description

The PMO Lead in PMO Operations is responsible for overseeing the project management office functions, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and optimizing project management processes and tools within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management processes, methodologies, and tools to support project delivery excellence.
• Lead a team of project managers and coordinators to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct project reviews and ensure adherence to project management best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and resource requirements.
• Provide guidance and coaching to project teams on project management best practices.
• Track and manage project budgets, resource allocation, and project dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the pmo to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

Skill Requirements

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities to lead and develop a team of project managers.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies such as agile, scrum, waterfall, etc.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for project planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies:

• medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year