Manager, PMO

JANA has a progressive culture of personal and professional growth. With a vested interest in each employee’s professional growth and continuous improvement as an individual, JANA supports professional development, continuous education, industry participation and technical accreditations. Other Perks that come with joining the JANA Family include:

- High-energy Collaborative Environment: JANA combines the energy of a start-up software organization with the discipline of a precision engineering firm.
- Regular Social Events: Join the entire JANA Team for fun online Social Events like our Weekly Kahoot and Beer Clubeven an Easter Egg Hunt We also like to get together for in-person events such as our Annual Birthday Bonspiel, Ice Cream Parties, Holiday events, and our annual Company Picnic
- Best-in-Class Benefits: JANA offers all employees a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability coverage, as well as our great Wellness Benefit JANA also provides employees with the opportunity to get support with mental wellness, through our great Employee Assistance Program.
- Giving Back: JANA is dedicated to giving back to our community. We hold an annual food drive for the Aurora Foodbank and have become one of their top contributors
- JANA promotes a healthy work-life balance: Through our comprehensive vacation program, floater days, and a hybrid work environment, JANA employees are able to take time to rest and rejuvenate

Members of JANA’s Project Management Office (‘PMO’), under the direction of the Vice President, PMO, JANA’s Manager, PMO are single-threaded leaders that combine their passion for people with a true understanding of and value for our culture. The Manager, PMO requires the necessary knowledge & skills to support and manage members of JANA’s Project Management Team. They are responsible for recruitment & hiring, performance management, training, leadership & development, succession planning, forecasting, budgeting, compensation, and recognition for those in their team. Resource Managers will work cross-functionally with the Project Management Office, Human Resources and the Director of Training & Development.

Managers ensure their people mold (not conform, but rather adopt) the JANA Way (Culture) and not vice versa. They own both the performance and the development of their people.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensures appropriate staffing levels for the Project Management Team and recommends staffing and budget changes, as appropriate.
- Works in collaboration with the Director of Product, the Director of Sales and the Delivery Team to forecast staffing levels across all projects.
- With a specific focus on Project Management, hires, manages, and coordinates the development & mentorship of Project Managers.
- Drives the development and execution of Succession Plans and Individual Development Plans.
- Establishes direct report individual goals and ensures appropriate assessment of goals, performance, and development on a regular basis.
- Conducts monthly 1-1s and quarterly and year-end reviews for direct reports.
- Supports and drives People functions including recruiting, retention, onboarding, and training.
- Creates and maintains a culture of exceptional client care, team synergy, learning and growth. Leads by example and inspires the JANA team in a positive, high-performance way, demonstrating passion for our Culture, our People, and our Mission.

Leadership
- The JANA Way: Functions in alignment with JANA's Values and Professional Culture.
- Analytical Thinking: Summarizes information concisely and clearly identifies key elements, patterns, results, or relationships; utilizes data to draw conclusions and make fact-based decisions.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve positive results.
- Develops Self and Others: Develops self and supports others' development to achieve full potential.
- Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems, challenges the status quo and has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
- Growth Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity and welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
- Inspires Others: Leads by example and inspires the JANA team in a positive, high-performance way, demonstrating passion for the business and giving our people a reason to believe anything is possible.
- Managerial Courage: Provides direct, honest, and fair feedback and related actions.
- Prioritization: Coordinates and organizes resources and people in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals.
- Attention to Detail: Completes work with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring confidence in work product.
- Resourcing: Estimates the technical resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

Required Skills & Experience
- Undergraduate degree (in a STEM field, preferred)
- 3+ years of Project Management experience
- 5+ years in progressive people management roles
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