Senior PMO Lead: Strategy & Cross-Functional Delivery

Turo; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Learning stipend

Turo travel credit

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Turo is seeking a strategic leader to head the Project Management Office for Operations in Arizona. You will define PMO standards, guide a team of Project Managers, and partner with executives to prioritize high-impact initiatives that align with business goals.

You will establish governance, apply DMAIC methodologies, and ensure data-driven reporting through tools like Asana. This role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders and a track record of delivering complex,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Project or Program Management, including 3+ years of experience managing a team.
• Proven expertise defining and implementing PMO standards, processes, and methodologies in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Project Management team.
• Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams and senior stakeholders.
• High proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana for executive reporting and resource management.
• Exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert ability to influence, build alignment, and gain consensus across senior leadership and cross-functional VP-level stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities into actionable project roadmaps.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision with exceptional organizational skills.
• Based in Arizona.
• Demonstrates Turo's operating principles through work product and day-to-day team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine the overall Project Management Office (PMO) strategy and best practices across Turo Operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Own the strategic roadmap and prioritization of high-impact projects in partnership with executive leadership.
• Establish standardized project governance, reporting, and communication frameworks across initiatives.
• Ensure the rigorous application of project methodologies, including DMAIC, to vet, plan, and execute projects while driving successful outcomes and measurable impact.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with VP and Director-level stakeholders across Operations, Product, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to align project initiatives with business objectives.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and elevate critical risks and obstacles to the VP of Marketplace Support and other senior leaders.
• Oversee project management tools, including Asana, to ensure data integrity and provide executive-level visibility into project status, risks, priorities, and resource allocation.
• Drive accountability across project teams to ensure milestones, deliverables, and business objectives are achieved.

Skills

PMO standards

Team leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Strategic roadmaps

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Analytical planning

Strategic influence

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA

Tools

Asana

Job description

Turo is seeking a strategic leader to head the Project Management Office for Operations in Arizona. You will define PMO standards, guide a team of Project Managers, and partner with executives to prioritize high-impact initiatives that align with business goals.

You will establish governance, apply DMAIC methodologies, and ensure data-driven reporting through tools like Asana. This role requires strong communication with senior stakeholders and a track record of delivering complex,