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Sr. Manager, Internal Project Management Office

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sr. Manager, Internal Project Management Office to lead a team of Project and Program Managers who own cross-functional company-wide initiatives. Reporting to the SVP of Revenue Transformation, this role will oversee the governance, execution and continuous improvement of complex internal projects and programs for the Revenue Organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in program and portfolio management, change leadership and PMO operations for revenue within services or delivery-focused organizations.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead and evolve the PMO function to support strategic CRO initiatives across Services and Sales, aligning stakeholders across Operations, IT, HR, and Finance, Sales and Delivery leadership.
• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, including standardized methodologies, reporting structures and risk management protocols. Oversee a team of project managers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of internal projects including scopes, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business priorities and stakeholder expectations. Support cross-training, capacity planning and workload balancing for the PMO organization.
• Collaborate with the SVP Revenue Transformation to prioritize and resource internal programs that drive delivery excellence, resource optimization, and scalability.
• Support annual planning initiatives to align business and IT for seamless transition from year to year.
• Drive alignment between services and sales teams on GTM initiatives, identifying best practices and sharing across Optiv.
• Track KPIs and report on project health and impact to senior leadership; adjust strategy as needed based on business priorities.
• Mentor and develop team members or workstreams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, representing the values of the CRO organization.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project/program management with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within a PMO supporting revenue or delivery focused initiatives in the IT industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Services, Delivery, or Professional Services functions in a technology or consulting organization.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and portfolio management practices.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with delivery operations tools (e.g., PSA platforms, Smartsheet, Salesforce, Jira, or similar).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading PMO functions that support large-scale enterprise wide initiatives such as GTM sales plays, annual planning, services delivery improvements and/or operational efficiencies.
• Background in a Delivery Engagement Office, PMO, or enterprise transformation role is a strong plus.

What you can expect from Optiv:

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance.
• Professional training resources.
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.
• Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable).

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