SVP, PMO and Business Office Active Network

The Active Network, Inc. provides technology applications and marketing services to community service organizations worldwide and has earned a reputation as a leading online destination for active lifestyles. The company's application services help organizations reduce the cost and complexity of managing community activities and fundraising events. Its marketing services offer integrated online and field marketing campaigns that help brands develop authentic relationships with active consumers. Its consumer properties offer a comprehensive destination for the active lifestyle.
To lead the Project Management Office, you will need to have a passion for Project Management, technology, risk management, collaboration, agility and planning; along with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your vast experience in Project and Portfolio Management, Resource and Capacity Planning and Financial Management.
What You'll Do:
• The SVP of PMO and Business Office plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of corporate programs, product deliverables and business solutions utilizing the complete resources of the PMO Office and assigned project management teams.
• The SVP provides leadership in identifying, evaluating and developing methods and procedures that are efficient, effective and meet good business practice.
• This individual maintains excellent communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all projects undertaken by the team.
• This person is responsible for leading the PMO in a mature and organization-focused manner, providing help and guidance where necessary.
• Expert experience in Project/Program Management and able to lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members to help them achieve individual expectations and deliverables.
• Assesses resource loads and makes appropriate individual assignments, manages and mentors the members of the PMO â€" driving organizational effectiveness and accountability.
• You will also serve as a key liaison with the rest of the functional groups and business facilitating planning, prioritization and collaboration between groups.
In addition, the SVP of PMO and Business Office will:
• Develop and communicate project management standards and best practices
• Ensures that all projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines
• Advises leadership and/or business executives at the highest levels about the project portfolio, status and resource planning.
• Initiates and implements new methodologies, process and procedures that will support Company long and short term goals.
• Drives engagement and growth for those working in the PMO.
What You'll Offer:
• 5+ years of experience as a VP of an enterprise PMO within an internet or SaaS company.
• 15+ years of Information Technology experience
• 10+ years as a Project Manager
• 10 + years of managing multi-project/program large scale initiatives (Program Manager)
• Project budgeting and financial skills.
• Proven communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
• Proven team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
• Project Management Institute certification (PMP) expected
• Excellence in leadership and coaching toward high performance, by example and direction
• Integrity, professionalism, honesty, self-confidence, respect and conviction
• MBA is a must.
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