Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

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About this Role

COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

DEPARTMENT: Operations

LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Operations

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director, PMO is the enterprise leader responsible for establishing, standardizing, and enforcing project controls, governance, and portfolio visibility across QGS federal and commercial programs. This role ensures project execution operates within a disciplined, scalable, and audit-ready framework aligned with QGS’s Acquire–Comply–Execute delivery model.

The Director, PMO owns the system of execution—schedule integrity, cost controls, stage-gate compliance, forecasting accuracy, risk visibility, and portfolio-level reporting—while partnering closely with Project Delivery leadership to drive predictable outcomes and margin protection.

What You'll Do

• Lead and enforce enterprise project controls standards across all programs, including baseline schedules, forecasting methodologies, cost controls, earned value (as applicable), and change management processes to ensure predictable execution and margin protection.
• Design, implement, and manage stage-gate governance aligned with the Acquire–Comply–Execute model, including Authorization to Proceed (ATP) workflows, Delegation of Authority integration, and documentation completeness to maintain audit-ready operations.
• Provide executive-level portfolio visibility through standardized dashboards, trend analysis, and early-warning indicators that surface schedule, cost, compliance, and risk issues before performance degradation occurs.
• Oversee disciplined adoption and governance of enterprise PMO tools, ensuring data integrity, eliminating shadow systems, and maintaining reporting consistency across regions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing PMO team, including project controls professionals and business intelligence analysts, fostering accountability, analytical rigor, escalation discipline, and continuous improvement in a matrixed federal contracting environment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Project Delivery, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Operations leadership to ensure forecasting alignment, risk transparency, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and federal contracting requirements.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to meet business demands, including extended hours as necessary to support enterprise operational priorities, and perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project controls, PMO leadership, or complex infrastructure / federal contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise project controls frameworks and governance structures.
• Strong working knowledge of scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, and executive portfolio reporting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in DOE, DoD, or other federal agency contracting environments.
• Experience building or maturing a PMO within a growing organization.
• Familiarity with DCAA audit environments and FAR/DFARS implications on project controls.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications:None required.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• PMP, PgMP, and/or PfMP certification(s).
• Primavera P6 certification or advanced scheduling credentials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises PMO personnel including project controls professionals, schedulers, and analysts (anticipated 3–8 direct reports as organization scales). Has hiring and performance management responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: YesPercent of time: Up to 25%Overnight required: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Stationary Position - FrequentlyPushing/Pulling/Reaching - SeldomClimb - SeldomKneel - SeldomGrab - SeldomBend - SeldomLift/carry over - 10–25 lbsVision - 20/20 corrected visionHearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet or Humid - SeldomWorking near or on moving mechanical parts - SeldomWorking near or on heavy machinery - SeldomWorking in high places - SeldomExposed to fumes or airborne particles - SeldomExposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - SeldomFrequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - SeldomWork with Electricity - SeldomWork with explosives - N/AWork on or near a source of radiation - N/ALoud noise conditions (above 87dB) - SeldomOther Environmental Factors including weather conditions: Primarily office-based with periodic site visits.

NOTE: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE OR NEW ONES MAY BE ASSIGNED AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, SEX (INCLUDING GENDER, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY), AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN STATUS, AND/OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS.

WE PROHIBIT ALL TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR IF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, OR HIRING PROCESSES OR TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT OSCAR RODRIGUEZ AT ORODRIGUEZ@QUANTAGS.COM.

THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.