Sr. Director Digital Transformation & PMO

Royal Electric Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Support

Job summary

Royal Electric Company is seeking a leader of PMO in Long Beach, CA, to establish and govern the Project Management Office. This senior role is responsible for driving project delivery methodologies and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. The candidate should have over 10 years of experience in project management within capital-intensive industries, particularly in technology initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary range of $130k-$150k and comprehensive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and learning development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, and portfolio management.
• 10+ years leading enterprise PMOs or large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-million-dollar technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise PMO strategy aligned with business goals.
• Own the enterprise project portfolio, providing executive visibility into project health.
• Establish standardized project financial controls and mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Enterprise Portfolio Management

Construction Technology Program Delivery

Technology & Business Alignment

Financial Acumen & Capital Controls

Executive Communication

Change Management

Risk & Dependency Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) (preferred)

Job description

Role Summary

The leader of PMO is a senior enterprise leader responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously maturing the Project Management Office across a growth-focused organization. Reporting to the CIO, this role ensures that all capital, technology, and enterprise initiatives and change management are delivered with rigor, transparency, and alignment to strategic business objectives.

The leader of PMO shall drive standardized program and project delivery methodologies across enterprise operations, Technology, and partnering corporate functions, while enabling predictable execution of complex, multi-year programs involving operations, ERP + MRP platforms, construction technology, digital and business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• PMO Strategy & Governance
  • Define and execute the enterprise PMO strategy aligned with growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation goals.
  • Establish project governance frameworks, stage-gate controls, and decision‑right models across all major initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment between business strategy, capital planning, and project execution priorities.
• Portfolio & Project Management
  • Own the enterprise project portfolio, including capital projects, business and construction technology initiatives, enterprise level implementations, and corporate programs.
  • Implement portfolio prioritization, capacity planning, and training and change management.
  • Provide executive-level visibility into project health, risks, dependencies, and financial performance.
• Construction & Technology Integration
  • Partner closely with Construction Operations, Finance, and HR to ensure seamless coordination between execution and technology enablement.
  • Oversee delivery of large‑scale construction‑related systems (e.g., ERP + MRP, project controls, scheduling, cost management, field mobility tools).
  • Partner with the business to enable continuous improvement.
• Financial & Risk Management
  • Establish standardized project financial controls, forecasting, and earned value management practices.
  • Proactively identify, elevate, and mitigate delivery risks across the portfolio.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing PMO organization, including program directors, project managers, and project controls professionals.
  • Define career paths, competency models, and training standards for project management across the enterprise.
  • Act as sponsor for key projects within the Technology Group.
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the C‑suite and executive leadership team on execution strategy and delivery risk.
  • Facilitate executive steering committees and governance forums.
  • Communicate clearly and credibly with senior leaders, business unit heads, and external partners.
• Business Relationship Management + Business Unit Leader Partnership
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, HR and other key corporate functions to facilitate strategic change and development on technology and processes.
  • Organize and lead enterprise commitments such as Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and industry compliance such as NIST, ISO, CMMC and etc.
  • Lead yearly innovation planning with all business unit leaders.
• Vendor Management
  • Partner with the business for vendor onboarding, off‑boarding, and ongoing management.
  • Create, manage, negotiate and enforce contractual agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, RFPs, SLAs to ensure best value and delivery for our organization.
  • Partner with Finance to manage CAPEX, OPEX, tax efficiencies and amortization.
• PMO & People Development
  • Promote PMO and partner with other areas in the company to develop PMO champions.
  • Create, deploy and manage PMO documents and best practices.
  • Seek opportunities to partner with construction operations to strategically improve project management in all areas of the business.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring that strategic business technology investments translate into operational results. The leader of PMO acts as a key integrator between strategy, execution, and value realization across the enterprise for technology, business processes, training and change management.

Education & Experience

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, and portfolio management within construction, engineering, or capital‑intensive industries.
  • 10+ years leading enterprise PMOs or large‑scale programs.
  • Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi‑million‑dollar technology initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of corporate technology operations, project controls, and capital project delivery.
• Preferred
  • Master's degree (MBA, or equivalent).
  • PMP, PgMP, PMI‑SP, or similar certifications.
  • Experience reporting into or partnering closely with technology executives (CIO/CTO).
  • Background in ERP implementations within construction or manufacturing environments.

Required Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

• Enterprise Portfolio Management
• Construction Technology Program Delivery
• Technology & Business Alignment
• Financial Acumen & Capital Controls
• Executive Communication
• Change Management
• Risk & Dependency Management

Success Metrics

• On‑time, on‑budget delivery of strategic initiatives
• Portfolio transparency and predictability
• Improved project management maturity and consistency
• Strong executive confidence in delivery outcomes
• Measurable business value realization from projects

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE while on job sites.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range

• $130,000/year - $150,000/year
• This is an exempt position

Benefits

Health

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent Care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources

• Free telehealth
• Health Joy App
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
• Employee Assistance Support
• Hearing Aid discount plan
• Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development

• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training