We are seeking a VP of Project Management to lead, scale, and mature our client's newly established PMO. This role will serve as a strategic driver of accountability, financial discipline, and operational excellence across more than 100 active projects spanning technology, operations, and finance. As a key member of the leadership team, they will ensure that high-impact initiatives, such as AI adoption, SaaS workflow automation, and process optimization, translate into measurable outcomes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create shareholder value. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with executive leadership, the board of directors, and private equity stakeholders.The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and an execution leader, able to design frameworks, drive financial analysis, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with clear ROI. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Portfolio Management<ul><li>Lead, manage, and oversee a diverse portfolio of strategic projects across IT, operations, and finance.</li><li>Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and PE mandates.</li><li>Serve as the strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing insights into project prioritization and investment tradeoffs.</li></ul>Program & Project Execution<ul><li>Build, implement, and monitor detailed project plans with defined milestones, timelines, and ownership.</li><li>Drive cross-functional alignment, ensuring IT, operations, finance, and business leaders work in concert toward common objectives.</li><li>Establish governance frameworks and documentation standards that ensure transparency, accountability, and repeatable success.</li></ul>Financial Discipline & ROI Analysis<ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models to measure ROI, cost savings, and breakeven points for key initiatives.</li><li>Provide board-ready reporting and insights that connect strategic projects to P& L impact and long-term shareholder value.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure all projects are assessed for financial viability and post-implementation value realization.</li></ul>Change Management & Communication<ul><li>Serve as a visible leader and change agent across the organization, building trust and alignment at all levels.</li><li>Communicate project goals, status updates, risks, and successes to executives and the board with clarity and precision.</li><li>Coach and mentor business leaders on project management best practices and financial accountability.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Development<ul><li>Manage and expand a high-performing PMO team of project managers and analysts.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-driven execution.</li><li>Provide training, mentorship, and succession planning to ensure long-term PMO scalability.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).</li><li>Direct experience leading AI, SaaS, or automation-related implementations.</li><li>Expertise with project management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or MS Project.</li><li>Track record of building PMO functions from the ground up and scaling them to enterprise-wide impact.</li></ul>

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Fishers, IN
onsite
Permanent
150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a VP of Project Management to lead, scale, and mature our client's newly established PMO. This role will serve as a strategic driver of accountability, financial discipline, and operational excellence across more than 100 active projects spanning technology, operations, and finance. As a key member of the leadership team, they will ensure that high-impact initiatives, such as AI adoption, SaaS workflow automation, and process optimization, translate into measurable outcomes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create shareholder value. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with executive leadership, the board of directors, and private equity stakeholders.The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and an execution leader, able to design frameworks, drive financial analysis, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with clear ROI. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Portfolio Management<ul><li>Lead, manage, and oversee a diverse portfolio of strategic projects across IT, operations, and finance.</li><li>Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and PE mandates.</li><li>Serve as the strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing insights into project prioritization and investment tradeoffs.</li></ul>Program & Project Execution<ul><li>Build, implement, and monitor detailed project plans with defined milestones, timelines, and ownership.</li><li>Drive cross-functional alignment, ensuring IT, operations, finance, and business leaders work in concert toward common objectives.</li><li>Establish governance frameworks and documentation standards that ensure transparency, accountability, and repeatable success.</li></ul>Financial Discipline & ROI Analysis<ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models to measure ROI, cost savings, and breakeven points for key initiatives.</li><li>Provide board-ready reporting and insights that connect strategic projects to P& L impact and long-term shareholder value.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure all projects are assessed for financial viability and post-implementation value realization.</li></ul>Change Management & Communication<ul><li>Serve as a visible leader and change agent across the organization, building trust and alignment at all levels.</li><li>Communicate project goals, status updates, risks, and successes to executives and the board with clarity and precision.</li><li>Coach and mentor business leaders on project management best practices and financial accountability.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Development<ul><li>Manage and expand a high-performing PMO team of project managers and analysts.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-driven execution.</li><li>Provide training, mentorship, and succession planning to ensure long-term PMO scalability.</li></ul>
2025-09-22T13:53:55Z