PMO Lead

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About TURNBRIDGE

TURNBRIDGE delivers precision-driven technical and professional services solutions that help organizations execute strategy with confidence. We focus on quality over volume—providing fast shortlists, fewer interviews, and start-date assurance—while partnering closely with clients to solve complex business challenges.

Role Overview

TURNBRIDGE is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive enterprise-wide project governance, portfolio execution, and operational excellence. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery, leading high-performing teams and ensuring large-scale initiatives are executed efficiently, on time, and aligned to organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Establish scalable, repeatable processes that drive consistency and operational efficiency across the organization

Portfolio & Program Management

• Oversee a global, multi‑million‑dollar project portfolio
• Ensure projects are prioritized appropriately and aligned with strategic objectives
• Track portfolio-level performance, risks, and outcomes

Resource & Financial Management

• Allocate resources across programs to optimize utilization and delivery
• Manage project and program budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating cost overruns

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership
• Provide consolidated reporting on project status, risks, dependencies, and financials
• Translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

Leadership, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and mentor project and program managers
• Facilitate lessons learned and post‑implementation reviews
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience in program and project management within professional services or enterprise environments
• Proven success managing large, complex, global accounts and initiatives
• Strong executive presence with high emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working closely with technical and cross-functional teams
• Strategic and consultative mindset with the ability to dive into tactical execution when needed
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational Change Management experience
• Experience leading Agile transformations or hybrid delivery models
• Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum, etc.)

Certifications & Tools

• PMP certification required
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms

Why TURNBRIDGE?

• High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape and scale enterprise PMO practices
• Collaborative, results-focused culture
• Emphasis on quality delivery and long-term partnerships