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Director of IT PMO (Hybrid - Atlanta)

Search Partner Group

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisition Integration, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Biology, Budget Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Management, Channel Support, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forecasting, IT Governance, Investment Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Support, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, ServiceNow, Strategic Planning, Use Cases, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Director of IT PMO (Hybrid – Atlanta Area)
$175K Base + 15–20% Bonus

We’re partnering with a private equity–backed organization in the life sciences sector that serves as a specialized operations partner supporting complex, regulated environments.

They are hiring a Director of IT PMO to build and lead enterprise PMO capabilities from the ground up.
Quick Checklist (What Success Looks Like)
  • Operates effectively in a PE-backed environment — fast-paced, nimble, execution-focused, and cost-conscious
  • Built an enterprise PMO from scratch (governance, intake, prioritization, delivery standards, RAID, exec reporting)
  • Established IT strategy & governance frameworks aligned to business priorities
  • Improved portfolio health through strong delivery discipline
  • Led M&A technology due diligence and integrations, with repeatable playbooks
  • Owns IT financial management (CapEx / OpEx, forecasting, planning)
  • Drives strategic roadmap and forward-looking planning
  • Leads organizational change management (OCM) initiatives
  • Manages vendors, negotiations, and contracts
  • Comfortable across tools: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Power BI, emerging AI use cases
Why This Role Stands Out
  • True greenfield opportunity – build the PMO from scratch
  • High visibility – direct interaction with CIO, executive leadership, and Board
  • Fast-paced, PE-backed environment – nimble and results-driven
  • High ownership role – strategic leadership without large team overhead
What You’ll Do
  • Stand up and lead an enterprise IT PMO, including governance, intake, prioritization, and delivery standards
  • Drive execution of the multi-year IT strategy and roadmap
  • Establish stage-gate frameworks, RAID management, and executive reporting (ELT & Board)
  • Improve portfolio health through strong delivery discipline and accountability
  • Lead M&A technology due diligence and post-acquisition integrations
  • Own IT financials across CapEx / OpEx planning, forecasting, and tracking
  • Partner with senior business and technology leaders on priorities and execution
  • Manage external vendors, MSPs, and third-party partners
  • Oversee project delivery by engaging and directing contract Project Managers as needed
  • Lead organizational change management (OCM) initiatives to drive adoption
  • Continuously optimize tools, processes, and performance metrics
What You Bring
  • 10+ years of program/project management experience in complex environments
  • Proven experience building PMO governance structures from the ground up
  • Strong background in IT strategy, portfolio management, and delivery execution
  • Experience leading M&A integrations
  • Track record managing IT budgets and financial planning
  • Strong executive presence — comfortable working with CIO, ELT, and Board stakeholders
  • Experience in vendor negotiation and contract management
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Power BI
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Nice to Have
  • Experience in regulated industries
  • PMP or similar certification
  • Change management frameworks (ADKAR, etc.)
  • Lean / Six Sigma experience
  • ERP or customer portal implementations
Role Structure & Environment
  • Location: Hybrid (must be based in the Atlanta area)
  • Reporting to: CIO
  • Team Model:
    • Individual contributor leadership role
    • No direct reports
    • Leverages contract Project Managers and external resources
  • Compensation: ~$175K base + 15–20% bonus
  • Environment: PE-backed; fast-paced, high ownership, results-oriented
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll bring structure, governance, and execution rigor to a growing organization—owning delivery across key initiatives while flexing resources as needed to scale.

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