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Nordson Corporation Director, IT PMO in Amherst, Ohio
Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. Nordson is seeking a highly skilled PMO (Project Management Office) Director to lead our Project Management Office. At Nordson, the Director of IT Project Management Office (PMO) will oversee all aspects of project management, including project portfolio management, process standardization, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborating closely with Nordson's executive team, as well as senior and mid-level leaders, this role will shape the strategic direction of the PMO to effectively manage programs and projects, support mergers & acquisition activities, and drive them towards specific business objectives. As the leader of the PMO team, you are ultimately accountable for successful delivery of the project portfolios. You will be required to influence and negotiate with senior and executive business leaders across the organization to ensure business needs are met and project portfolio is successful. You will be directly instrumental in cultivating a culture of excellence in program and project management, leveraging industry best practices and toolkits to achieve outstanding results. Key responsibilities include enhancing the overall waterfall methodology, refining the PPM (Project Portfolio Management) process, and implementing agile methodologies to adapt to evolving project needs and industry trends. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team while driving transformative change across the organization. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for project management excellence and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey towards innovation and growth. The role is also expected to accomplish other responsibilities as defined. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy: * Develop and implement the strategic vision, processes, and direction for the PMO in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. * Facilitates consensus around the PMO mission and vision to cultivate an agile oriented mindset while building product and project-oriented capabilities aligned with value delivery. * Provide leadership and guidance to the project managers team and senior-level business community, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. * Contributes to the development of operational strategy and annual business plans * Manage executive stakeholder engagement, negotiations, escalation and execution needs. * Influence and negotiate with senior and executive business leaders across the organization to ensure alignment on PMO practice, collaborate on resolving project challenges and needs across project portfolio. Project Portfolio Management: * Oversee the end-to-end management of the program/project portfolio, including prioritization, risk management and business value realization. * Enhance solution delivery methodology and increase adoption across IT and business organizations * Ensure effective project governance, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. * Define and refine project management standards, methodologies, and tools, streamlining processes and improving project delivery practices. * Ensure the effective utilization of waterfall, iterative, and agile delivery models to meet evolving business needs. * Accountable for resolution of highly complex busin Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk2MTgzLjEwNTA4QG5vcmRzb2