Summary of position:

With 90 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S., helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension, and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.

We are currently seeking a Director Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee the project management activities and ensure that projects management practices align with the company's objectives. This role is responsible for leading and managing the organization's PMO, which provides centralized management and support for an organization's projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

· Establish and maintain project governance policies, procedures, and standards. This includes developing project management methodologies, tools, and templates that ensure projects are delivered in a consistent and effective manner.
· Exercise oversight and control over project execution, utilizing administrative direction to ensure adherence to schedule and budgetary constraints.
· Conduct thorough project reviews to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
· Engage with Osmose and external stakeholders to address work procedures, complaints, and project challenges, implementing corrective measures as necessary.
· Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with projects. They work closely with project managers to identify potential risks and develop risk management plans to minimize their impact.
· Lead continuous improvement initiatives of project management processes and procedures to ensure that the organization is using the most effective and efficient methods.
· Develop and implement training programs to ensure that project management staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver projects successfully.
· Ensure adherence to the established project management processes of Osmose.
· Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations for project managers.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field (e.g., engineering, mathematics, computer science) preferred, with a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in utility or utility services industry management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· A minimum of 10 years of project management experience is required.
· PMP certification is required.
· Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with previous supervisory experience managing exempt-level professionals being advantageous.
· Excellent customer interaction skills.
· Outstanding communication skills, encompassing written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
· Proficiency in MS Excel is required; familiarity with MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and MS Project is preferred.
· Competence in project cost accounting, including tracking and reconciling revenue, cost of goods, accruals, and invoiced totals.
· Ability to coordinate, manage, and collaborate with multiple operations and systems engineering teams across various locations.
· Capability to generate comprehensive summary and year-end project reports for both internal and external distribution.
· Moderate travel, ranging from 10% to 30%, with occasional overnight stays required.

Travel:

Varies by customer and/or location and can include frequent Monday through Friday overnight travel throughout one or more states. Extended work weeks and additional hours are probable during peak work periods or for specific jobs. Must maintain consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Friday and sometimes weekends as needed.

A PMO (Project Management Office) Director plays a crucial role in an organization by overseeing the project management activities and ensuring that projects align with the company's objectives.

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick)

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet