PMO Leader

NELSON is seeking an experienced PMO Leader to build upon and advance the firm’s project management framework across all practices. This role will provide strategic leadership in establishing consistent project management standards, processes, and best practices across the organization, while ensuring successful project delivery at a national scale.

The ideal candidate brings significant project management leadership experience within the AEC industry, with a proven track record of developing, leading, or strengthening a PMO or similar enterprise-wide project management function. This individual will work across NELSON’s practices to drive consistency, accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence, while partnering with senior leadership and project teams to align project delivery with broader business objectives.

Attributes to support the NELSON culture:

• Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
• Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.  We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care. 
• Grow with Purpose.  We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement. 
• Think Bold. Execute Smart.  We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline. 
• Make Space for Everyone.  We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.
• Project Oversight: Monitor and oversee all projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in project management processes and implement changes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Assess project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the project management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of projects, highlighting key achievements and potential challenges.
• Strong Proficiency in Deltek/Vantagepoint and Business Intelligence tools as used for business performance reporting

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related AEC discipline from an accredited university preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant AEC industry experience, including significant project management and/or PMO leadership experience, preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.