Director, IT Portfolio & Program Management presso Michael Baker International, Inc

CORPORATE PRACTICE 

Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 85 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which has ultimately brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.

DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director of the IT PMO is responsible for leading the execution and governance of IT projects and programs across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives, drives project delivery excellence, and enhances PMO maturity across people, process, and technology. The Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers and collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver value through disciplined portfolio management and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBLITIES 

Portfolio & Program Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and governance of IT portfolios including FOUNDATION, TRANSFORMATION, and DIGITAL initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with business strategy and IT roadmap.
• Monitor portfolio health, resource allocation, and value realization.

Project Delivery Excellence

• Establish and enforce PMO standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Drive proactive risk management and issue resolution across programs.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of project managers and analysts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support talent development through training, coaching, and performance management.

Process & Technology Enablement

• Advance PMO maturity by optimizing workflows, governance models, and reporting structures.
• Champion the use of PPM tools (e.g., TeamDynamix, ServiceNow, Planview) and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Integrate PMO processes with ITSM, finance, and resource management systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a strategic advisor to IT and business leaders.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on portfolio performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s in IT, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification 
• Agile SCRUM certification

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in portfolio management, governance, and PMO operations. 
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with enterprise PPM tools and ITSM platforms. 
• Familiarity with financial planning, cost optimization, and vendor management. 
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive strategic alignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Champion teamwork and unity, encouraging the sharing of differing points of view and promoting collaboration and supportiveness.
• Lead staff to meet organizational efficiency, quality, and goal accomplishment expectations.
• Make financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible business decisions per organizational policies.
• Establish and maintain control and feedback systems to supervise operational areas of responsibility.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience, primarily managing large projects and programs.
• 3+ years leading an IT PMO.
• Led major ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
• Directed large-scale DevOps product development with Agile methods.

Desired Experience

• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry.
• 3+ years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $165,000 to $195,000.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance   
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan   
• Health Savings Account (HSA)   
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)   
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability   
• Professional and personal development   
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits