Director, EPMO

Lead a high-impact Enterprise Program Management Office and help guide the delivery of strategic initiatives that support a mission-driven organization. This hybrid Director, EPMO role in Minneapolis, MN offers the opportunity to shape program governance, strengthen delivery practices, and coach a talented team in a collaborative environment.

• Lead the Enterprise Program Management Office and provide direction, coaching, and support to program and project management professionals.
• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to align portfolio, program, and project work with organizational priorities.
• Establish and improve program management processes, governance standards, tools, and delivery frameworks across the organization.
• Define and track performance metrics and reporting practices to support visibility into program health, progress, and outcomes.
• Oversee the successful planning and execution of programs and projects, including scope, timelines, resources, risks, and budget considerations.
• Work with Finance and resource leaders to assess capacity, forecast demand, and support effective resource planning.
• Promote continuous improvement and help increase organizational maturity in project and portfolio management practices.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure clear communication across teams, sponsors, and leadership.
• Lead department operations, including budgeting, administrative oversight, reporting, and coordination of key functions.
• Support team development through hiring, training, mentoring, and creating a culture of learning and accountability.

• 10–15 years of project management experience across multiple phases and methodologies.
• At least 5 years of director-level leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience supervising staff in a Project Management Office environment.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working with project management office tools, standards, and governance practices.
• Ability to support complex initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience and education.
• Comfort with occasional travel as needed.

• Master’s degree.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading large, diverse, matrixed teams.
• Background working with executive leadership.
• Experience managing IT development and change management initiatives.