Senior PMO Leader for Enterprise Projects

theocc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a seasoned project leader to drive initiatives across Financial Risk Management, IT, Operations, Security, and Shared Services. You will manage projects from initiation through closure, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, risk management, weekly status reports, and adherence to OCC project management standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
• Proven ability to manage a project through initiation to completion.
• Ability to contribute in a dynamic, regulated environment.
• Facilitate alignment between business and technical teams.
• Analytical problem-solver with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses traditional and Agile project approaches to execute projects and achieve business outcomes.
• Drives day-to-day project work to deliver on time and on budget within scope.
• Follows OCC project management guidelines and templates.
• Leads project initiation, planning, and objective/scope definition.
• Coordinates risk management, progress reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Project leadership

Adaptability

Cross-functional alignment

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a seasoned project leader to drive initiatives across Financial Risk Management, IT, Operations, Security, and Shared Services. You will manage projects from initiation through closure, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, risk management, weekly status reports, and adherence to OCC project management standards.