Director, IT Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Job Description

World Vision International

*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our almost 37,500 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Director, IT Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), you are responsible for operations of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), improving the overall maturity of IT Project Portfolio management across the organization, and tracking and reporting. You are responsible for managing a team of program and project managers, supporting and enabling the organization’s global, cross-functional initiatives. You will ensure that the work of the EPMO adds value, is relevant to the strategy of the organization, and meets the goals set by executive management.

Requirements include:

• BS/BA degree in technical/information science or a related field.
• 10+ years project management experience overseeing technology projects; 5 years should reflect direct management experience with increasing levels of management responsibilities.
• 5+ years experience managing a group of Project Managers or Scrum Masters.
• Expert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches.
• Knowledge of resource management tools.
• At least 3+ Smartsheet administration/management experience (Control Center experience a plus).
• Experience leading ePMO is preferred along with the skills to effectively manage a midsize team of project managers, and execute plans with focus on quality.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• PMP and CSM certifications.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 04 JAN 2021. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Organization

The World Vision Partnership is a global community of people passionately committed to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

www.wvi.org