Vice President, Head of Global PMO
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Continuity -
IT/Tech
Business Continuity
FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!
The Opportunity"FICO has built a strong track record of execution across our global organization, with talented teams consistently delivering critical initiatives that drive our business forward. We're now at a pivotal moment where our ambitious growth strategy requires us to evolve from distributed excellence to coordinated enterprise execution. We're seeking a visionary leader to establish our first Global Project Management Office— consolidating and amplifying our proven capabilities into a strategic nerve center that connects our growth strategy to measurable business outcomes.
This role requires someone who can harness our existing strengths while establishing the unified frameworks and organizational alignment essential for our next phase of scale. You'll be defining how we work as a global enterprise, building upon our foundation of success to create the execution engine that will power FICO's next chapter of growth." - VP, Global Software Operations and Strategy
- Build to Excellence.
- Architect and establish FICO's first-ever Global Project Management Office, creating the foundation for enterprise-wide execution excellence.
- Design the operating model, governance frameworks, and cultural DNA that will define how FICO delivers its most critical initiatives.
- Strategy-to-Execution Bridge.
- Transform FICO's multi-year growth strategy into an integrated execution roadmap, ensuring every major initiative connects directly to business value.
- Create the single source of truth for strategic initiatives, dependencies, and delivery health across all regions and functions.
- Global Execution Engine.
- Establish common standards, tools, and methodologies that enable consistent delivery excellence while respecting local market realities.
- Build prioritization and resource allocation frameworks that enable data-driven decision-making at the speed of opportunity.
- Cross-Functional Catalyst.
- Design collaboration models that break down silos and ensure complex; enterprise-wide programs have clear ownership and decision pathways.
- Create the governance structures that drive accountability while empowering teams to move with agility and innovation.
- Organization & Talent Builder.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a world-class global PMO team with deep expertise in program management, portfolio optimization, and change leadership.
- Position your new PMO as the premier destination for execution talent and establish it as a respected strategic partner across the organization.
- Performance & Impact Driver.
- Establish the metrics, reporting, and transparency mechanisms that give executives confidence in delivery forecasts and outcomes.
- Create the feedback loops and continuous improvement culture that ensure the PMO evolves with FICO's growth.
- 15+ years of enterprise program/portfolio leadership with 5+ years at VP level, including experience building PMO organizations from inception.
- Proven track record establishing execution frameworks and delivery excellence in global software/technology environments.
- Deep expertise in PMO design, portfolio management methodologies, and large-scale organizational transformation at a Software company.
- Organizational Architect:
You've built high-performing execution organizations from concept to full operation. - Framework Designer:
You excel at creating scalable processes, governance models, and operating rhythms that stick. - Change Catalyst:
You understand how to introduce new ways of working while maintaining organizational momentum - Startup Mindset in Enterprise Scale:
You bring entrepreneurial energy to building within established organizations. - Strategic Foundation Builder:
You think in systems and design for scalability from day one. - Cultural Connector:
You create alignment and shared purpose across diverse, global teams. - Execution Obsessed:
You're energized by turning ambiguous challenges into clear, measurable outcomes. - Trust Builder:
You establish credibility quickly and position new…
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