Senior Manager, PMO

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.

The PMO Manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the Project Management Office (PMO) within the organization. The individual will drive strategic projects, develop project governance frameworks, and ensure the successful delivery of business-critical initiatives. This role will focus on improving project management methodologies, defining KPIs, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

1. PMO Strategy & Framework Development

• Design and implement the overall PMO strategy, structure, and methodologies to enhance project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project management standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Create a project governance framework to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance across all projects.

• Oversee the planning and execution of high-priority projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide project management support and guidance to project managers and teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Manage project resources, including allocation, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal resource utilization.

• Establish and track project KPIs to measure performance, quality, and delivery success.
• Prepare regular project status reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

• Engage with senior management, business leaders, and key stakeholders to understand project priorities and expectations.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates with project teams and stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to refine the project management processes and tools.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and incorporate them into the PMO framework.

• Mentor and develop project managers and support staff within the PMO.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban etc).
• Proven experience in establishing and managing a PMO in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. JIRA etc).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is preferred.

• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• We are proud to work here. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support your overall well-being, from one-time work from home stipend to wellness allowance to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a Hybrid role

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