Role Description
Who we are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.UST is a mission-driven group of over 30,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.Visit us at .
PMO Leader
You Are
A dynamic and experienced
PMO Leader
to lead our enterprise IT Portfolio Management Office. This role is accountable for the strategic governance, execution, and alignment of IT initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of portfolio and project management, budget oversight, and strategic planning—along with a strong background supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) from a technology and integration perspective.This position is critical to ensuring all technology initiatives are prioritized, resourced, delivered effectively, and aligned with overall business goals.
The Opportunity
Portfolio & Program Management
:
- Lead enterprise-wide IT portfolio governance, ensuring prioritization aligns with business strategy and capacity.
- Oversee delivery of all IT projects and programs, managing risks, dependencies, and performance across the portfolio.
- Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
Strategic Planning & Alignment
- Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into a multi-year IT investment roadmap.
- Align IT initiatives with organizational goals, driving measurable outcomes and long-term value.
- Lead annual IT planning cycles, including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
Financial Management
- Own the IT project portfolio budget, including forecasting, tracking, and financial reporting.
- Ensure financial discipline across initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Collaborate with Finance and Procurement teams on capital planning and vendor management.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Lead IT workstreams for M&A due diligence, integration planning, and execution.
- Assess and plan for systems consolidation, data integration, infrastructure alignment, and change management.
- Act as the strategic IT liaison during acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption and strategic synergy.
PMO Operations & Team Leadership
- Build and evolve PMO frameworks, tools, templates, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers, fostering excellence in delivery and leadership.
- Promote a high-performing culture with a focus on continuous improvement and value realization.
What You Need
- Experience: 10–15+ years of experience in IT project/portfolio management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Demonstrated success managing large portfolios and strategic initiatives, including M&A integrations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar IT budgets.
- Deep understanding of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and business alignment.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and organizational change management skills.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or equivalent.
- ITIL, Six Sigma, or other process improvement credentials are a plus.
What You Bring
- A strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically.
- A results-oriented, collaborative leadership style.
- Experience navigating complex organizations and cross-functional teams.
What We Believe
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion, and to place people at the center of everything we do.
Humility
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Skills
PMO,Portfolio Management,Program Management
