Job Title

PMO Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The PMO Project Manager is responsible for developing and governing project management processes, standards, and tools to ensure consistent and effective project delivery. This role partners with internal teams, Clients, and external firms to drive adherence to PMO governance, maintain data integrity, and provide clear visibility into project performance. The PMO Project Manager also leads training and change management efforts to support adoption of PMO best practices.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Refined)

Develop, document, and continuously improve PMO processes, standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to support consistent project delivery

Create, maintain, and govern project management templates, tools, and methodologies across the PM team

Provide PMO governance oversight to ensure adherence to established processes, standards, controls, and reporting requirements

Monitor, validate, and maintain project data integrity across systems and reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

Establish and manage PMO reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into project status, risks, issues, and outcomes

Review project documentation (schedules, budgets, forecasts, change requests, and status reports) for compliance with PMO standards and governance expectations

Partner with Clients and other FMP firms to align project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks

Serve as a central point of coordination between internal PMs, Clients, and external partners to ensure consistent execution and communication

Support leadership with governance insights, risk identification, escalation of non-compliance, and recommendations for corrective action

Lead change management efforts for new or updated PMO processes, tools, and governance controls

Design, develop, and deliver training and enablement programs to drive adoption of PMO standards, processes, and tools

Coach and support project managers to ensure effective implementation and sustained adherence to PMO practices

Identify process, governance, and data gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the project lifecycle

Perform related assignments, as required, in support of PMO operations and continuous improvement

KEY COMPETENCIES

PMO Governance & Compliance

Process Improvement & Standardization

Data Integrity & Reporting Accuracy

Client & Stakeholder Partnership

Change Management & Influence

Organizational & Documentation Skills

Training & Knowledge Transfer

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical & Risk Awareness

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a PMO, project management, operations, or process improvement role

Demonstrated experience establishing or supporting PMO governance, standards, and compliance mechanisms

Proven ability to ensure data integrity and consistency across project management tools and reporting platforms

Experience partnering with Clients and external firms in a consulting or multi-stakeholder environment preferred

Experience developing and delivering training for project teams

Strong proficiency in Smartsheet and Power BI, including dashboard and governance reporting development

Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) preferred

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”