PMO Specialist

## PMO Specialist Apply:
Hybrid:
Austin:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R0341032

Location:

Austin, United States of America Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
** Position Summary
**** Austin, Hybrid
** We are seeking a
** PMO Specialist
** to join Thales in Austin, TX.As a Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist for the Identity and Biometrics Solutions team in the USA, you will serve as a key member of the Projects and Portfolio Management organization, providing advanced analytical, governance, reporting, and project management support across the NORAM portfolio.

The PMO Specialist is responsible for analyzing complex project and portfolio data, establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and risks, and translating data into meaningful insights and recommendations for project teams and leadership. The role will independently develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, templates, governance practices, and portfolio-level processes that improve visibility, consistency, compliance, and decision-making.

This position partners closely with Project Managers, functional teams, Finance, and business leadership to support project scheduling, financial analysis, portfolio reporting, project governance, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The PMO Specialist will also contribute to executive-level project and portfolio reviews by ensuring information is accurate, consistent, and presented in a manner that supports effective business decisions.

The Identity and Biometrics Solutions team designs and develops innovative products and solutions ranging from desktop applications integrating biometric devices to high-performance server applications, secure identity-document issuance solutions utilizing PKI, encryption, and cryptography, and emerging digital identity technologies such as Digital Driver’s Licenses.

The Projects and Portfolio Management team is responsible for leading the definition, execution, acceptance, and handoff of projects across the business line within the region.
** Regulatory Compliance Requirements
** Must have U.S. Citizenship in order to obtain the post-hire Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and must be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Justice.
** Key Areas of Responsibility*
* • Independently analyze and interpret complex Projects and Services data to identify trends, patterns, risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, visualizations, and analytical tools that provide meaningful insight into project, portfolio, and business performance.
• Analyze large and diverse datasets, validate findings, draw informed conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations for Project Managers and leadership.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve Projects and Portfolio KPIs, including defining measurement methodologies, monitoring performance, identifying variances, and recommending corrective or improvement actions.
• Prepare and communicate analytical findings, portfolio trends, risks, and recommendations to…