PMO Director

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DCC Technology North America
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TITLE - North America
**Job Title**: PMO Director
**Division**: DCC Technology | North America (Jam & Almo)
**Location**: Baie-D’Urfé, QC OR Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
**Schedule**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
**Reports To**: SVP DT
Since 1972, JAM has grown into one of the largest distributors of consumer electronics, pro-audio equipment, and musical instruments, staying true to our mission of delivering only the best customer service.
With over 75 years of success, Almo is the largest independent distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, professional audio-visual equipment, furniture, and housewares in the United States. Serving a wide variety of markets, we operate nine regional distribution facilities and multiple specialized divisions, including:

- Dealer Channel
- E-Commerce
- Premium Appliances
- Professional Audio-Visual
- Hospitality
- Broadcast

Our shared services—spanning Logistics & Operations, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Finance—work together to provide customers and partners with unmatched service, innovation, and operational excellence.
**What You Will Do**:
As a PMO (Project Management Office) Director, you will create and enforce project management standards, improving processes, and overseeing project execution to ensure they align with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include project planning, resource allocation, budget and schedule control, performance monitoring, risk management, and providing support, tools, and training to project managers and teams across the organization. The PMO acts as a central hub for project-related information and strategy, ensuring consistent project delivery and efficient use of resources.
**Why we need the role**:
**Consistency**: Ensures a unified approach to project management across various departments and projects
**Improved ROI**: Optimizes resource allocation and project delivery, leading to better results and return on investment, and tracking benefit realization against plan
**Better Decision-Making**: Provides accurate data and insights to leadership, enabling informed strategic decisions
**Efficiency**: Streamlines processes and provides necessary tools and support to project teams
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Standards & Processes: Develop, maintain, and enforce project management methodologies and best practices throughout the organization.
- Project Planning & Prioritization: Oversee the initiation and planning of new projects, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives and are prioritized effectively.
- Resource Management: Facilitate the allocation of resources, such as personnel, budget, and materials, to projects to ensure they are utilized optimally
- Performance Monitoring & Control: Track project progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), budgets, and timelines to identify and mitigate risks and ensure projects stay on track
- Support & Coaching: Provide support, guidance, and training to project managers and teams to improve their project management skills and adherence to standards
- Reporting & Communication: Act as a central point of contact for project information, providing accurate and timely reports to senior management and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Educational background: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration is required, with an MBA or other relevant master's degree preferred.
- Strategic thinking: The ability to think strategically, balance short-term objectives with long-term goals, and translate technical concepts into business strategy is essential.
- Analytical skills: Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Leadership and influence: Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive consensus across departments.
- Project management: Strong project and program management skills are crucial for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Adaptability: Must be able to navigate changing needs and priorities, ambiguity, and tight deadlines.

Ready to join our team? Here is why we are one big, happy JAMily
- Group Insurance Benefits: Health & Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Wellness Incentive Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
- RRSP matching program.
- Work-life balance is key: Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, personal time off.
- We value work life balance and offer a casual and fun environment.
- Lively social calendar there's always somet