Director, PMO

Job Description

The PMO Director at Landis+Gyr is responsible for establishing, leading, and optimizing the Program Management Office to ensure consistent delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programs across the organization. This role involves creating and maintaining PMO frameworks, standards, and best practices to guide project execution and governance. The Director builds and manages a high-performing program and project management team, drives the adoption of methodologies such as the stage-gate process, and oversees the planning and execution of the entire R&D program portfolio.

Additionally, the PMO Director develops integrated master schedules and resource forecasts, ensuring cross-functional alignment among key departments.

Strategic planning and execution are central to the role, requiring the Director to deliver results that support organizational objectives while navigating challenges associated with large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of R&D, the PMO Director plays a critical leadership role in supporting company growth and innovation through effective program and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Build and lead a high-performing program and project management organization.
• Own the stage-gate process and drive adoption of methodologies.
• Maintain, develop and update PMO Governance, standards, best practices, and reporting related to the PM discipline.

Portfolio & Program Management

• Responsible for the program delivery and program results for the Americas R&D program
• Oversee planning and execution of the full program portfolio.
• Develop integrated master schedules and resource forecasts.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across major groups.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Facilitate annual and quarterly portfolio planning.
• Align execution with company strategy and customer commitments.

Tools, Systems, and Metrics

• Own the program management toolset.
• Establish and track KPIs.
• Ensure consistent project documentation and cross- functional communication.
• Review and give feedback to teams based on analytics related to Project Performance and timelines.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Provide executive-level communication.
• Act as escalation point for program-level issues.
• Support customer-facing partnership activities.

Company Values

• Supports and adheres to Company's core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical expertise and business acumen within Project Management
• Provide technical project management and leadership for every aspect of R&D development efforts
• Strong program/project management and leadership skills and the ability to champion disciplined project management best practices in challenging situations
• Experience in Agile, SCRUM, Test Driven Development and Waterfall methodologies
• Successful record of accomplishment in delivering product projects that include multiple system integrations
• Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate openly, honestly, and constructively while treating employees and customers with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Accountabilities

• Provides deep program management expertise & experience required to enhance and deliver on Landis+Gyr's overall PMO standards.
• Engagement and advisory support to global projects and project teams located across the globe.
• Must have executive level multitasking, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to influence and manage conflict for positive results.
• Self-Starter: ability to work independently or on a team
• Strong collaborative and partnering capabilities.
• Strong personal drive to achieve the goals and the passion for excellence and delivering business value.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project or program management.
• Experience delivering complex hardware + software products.
• Strong understanding of RF, embedded systems, and cloud platforms.
• Expert in ADO, Jira, MS Project, MS PowerPoint or equivalent tools.
• Specialization in complex multi-million-dollar programs and with advanced technologies

Preferred

• Experience in AMI, utility metering, or IoT.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading global teams.
• Familiarity with hardware build cycles and RF certification.
• Previous role in PMO leadership for a R&D program

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements/Safety/PPE/OHSAS

• Working Conditions: Typical indoor office environment with the majority of time spent sitting and working on a computer using keyboard, mouse, and monitor and other standard office equipment.
• Driving Status: Occasional business related travel
• Physical Requirements: Typical office setting. Required to stand; walk; crouch; or handle objects. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to sit and view computer screen for long periods of time. The ability to see, hear, & speak in English. Reasonable accommodation provided for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.