Director of Project Management Office
Stoneridge Software, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Stoneridge Software began with the desire and understanding of what it takes to succeed in implementing business software solutions for the benefit of a client’s business goals.
As a 2025 Top Workplace Honoree, a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, and an award‑winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, we have crafted a meticulous approach to project delivery and long‑term support.
We foster a flexible, remote‑forward culture with team members located across North America.
Our office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN serve as key collaboration hubs, and in‑person work is encouraged and at times required.
Team members enjoy continuous learning opportunities, personalized development plans, flexible time off, and inclusive benefits.
Stoneridge is looking for a strategic Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) to build and lead a consultative, outcome‑driven project management practice that enables profitable growth, predictable delivery, and exceptional client experiences.
This role goes beyond traditional project governance.
The PMO Director is a senior delivery leader accountable for how work gets delivered—project execution standards, financial performance, resource utilization, tooling, and continuous improvement across the consulting delivery lifecycle.
The Director partners closely with delivery VP leadership and client teams to ensure delivery excellence that scales with the business across enterprise and SMB client bases.
A Day in the Life
Establish and mature a consultative PM model where project managers act as trusted advisors to clients and stakeholders, proactively managing scope, risk, value, and outcomes.
Define PM role expectations, competencies, and career paths aligned to a consulting mindset.
Coach and develop PMs to operate effectively in complex, multi‑workstream engagements.
Embed PMs as strategic partners in client delivery.
Design and lead a scalable PMO resource model blending senior consultative PMs with tactical and administrative roles.
Respond to client escalation and provide project management on client‑facing projects.
Own PMO contribution to delivery financial performance—billable utilization, margin protection, forecast accuracy, change management, and scope control.
Partner with practice and delivery leaders to optimize resource allocation, balance utilization targets, anticipate capacity needs, and build systems for accurate backlog tracking.
Ensure PMs actively manage project economics, not just schedules.
Define and enforce delivery standards, playbooks, and governance models that scale.
Evolve governance to be rightsized and value‑driven, avoiding bureaucracy.
Apply consistent project initiation, readiness, reporting, risk, issue, dependency, and change control practices.
Lead the use of technology and AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve insight—automating status reporting, forecasting, documentation, and leveraging AI for meetings.
Partner with internal teams to select, implement, and optimize PMO tools and platforms.
Champion continuous modernization of delivery operations through smart tooling.
Serve as a key driver of process simplification, reduced friction, and improved cross‑team collaboration.
Use data and insights to identify patterns, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Lead retrospectives and improvement initiatives across projects and portfolios.
Continuously refine delivery models to support growth, complexity, and scale.
Partner with executive leadership on delivery strategy, capacity, investment decisions, and risk management.
Collaborate with practice leaders, client success, and sales teams to ensure delivery readiness.
Represent the PMO as a strategic function, not a compliance layer.
Key Success Criteria
Set clear expectations for a consultative, outcome‑driven PMO.
Drive predictable, profitable, scalable delivery outcomes through execution standards and governance.
Reduce administrative burden via smart processes, technology, automation, and AI.
Meet delivery financial targets without sacrificing quality or culture.
Position the PMO as a strategic enabler of growth that improves delivery maturity and client experience.
Define PM role expectations, competencies, and career paths aligned to a consulting mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in consulting delivery, project/program management, or delivery operations.
Proven experience building or transforming a PMO within a consulting organization.
Strong financial acumen managing utilization, margin, and delivery economics.
Demonstrated success leading teams through change and operational maturity.
Experience leveraging technology, automation, and/or AI to improve delivery efficiency.
Excellent executive communication, influence, and coaching skills.
Consultative and outcome‑oriented mindset.
Comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
Data‑driven, pragmatic, and improvement‑focused.
Trusted advisor to executives and clients.
Strong people leader developing future delivery leaders.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Work Location This position is available remotely in the United States.
Travel Required The incumbent is expected to travel across the United States and Canada for industry events and, as needed, for onsite client, project, delivery, or in‑person collaboration at company office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN.
Travel is expected to be up to 25–50% of the role.
Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Compensation US (USD): $189,600–$288,300.
The range reflects market conditions, national salary data, and performance; bonus opportunities may also apply.
Health and Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid parental leave, flexible time off, sick time (or floater days)
Paid holidays and flexible work schedules
Mobile and internet reimbursement
Employee and family assistance program, learning and development funding, employer charitable contribution
Paid business mileage, home office and wellness allowance (US only), HSA contribution (US only)
Company Values Integrity | Technical Excellence | Tenacity | Client Centric | Enjoy Our Work
EEO and Diversity Statement Stoneridge Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
We encourage individuals from marginalized communities, who may feel they do not meet all qualifications, to apply so that we can build a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives.
Health & Safety We will comply with local guidelines regarding infectious diseases and vaccine requirements.
Team members who are required to travel to client sites, conferences, and events outside Stoneridge offices must comply with the client’s COVID‑19 policies or have an approved exemption.
Hiring Process We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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As a 2025 Top Workplace Honoree, a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, and an award‑winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, we have crafted a meticulous approach to project delivery and long‑term support.
We foster a flexible, remote‑forward culture with team members located across North America.
Our office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN serve as key collaboration hubs, and in‑person work is encouraged and at times required.
Team members enjoy continuous learning opportunities, personalized development plans, flexible time off, and inclusive benefits.
Stoneridge is looking for a strategic Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) to build and lead a consultative, outcome‑driven project management practice that enables profitable growth, predictable delivery, and exceptional client experiences.
This role goes beyond traditional project governance.
The PMO Director is a senior delivery leader accountable for how work gets delivered—project execution standards, financial performance, resource utilization, tooling, and continuous improvement across the consulting delivery lifecycle.
The Director partners closely with delivery VP leadership and client teams to ensure delivery excellence that scales with the business across enterprise and SMB client bases.
A Day in the Life
Establish and mature a consultative PM model where project managers act as trusted advisors to clients and stakeholders, proactively managing scope, risk, value, and outcomes.
Define PM role expectations, competencies, and career paths aligned to a consulting mindset.
Coach and develop PMs to operate effectively in complex, multi‑workstream engagements.
Embed PMs as strategic partners in client delivery.
Design and lead a scalable PMO resource model blending senior consultative PMs with tactical and administrative roles.
Respond to client escalation and provide project management on client‑facing projects.
Own PMO contribution to delivery financial performance—billable utilization, margin protection, forecast accuracy, change management, and scope control.
Partner with practice and delivery leaders to optimize resource allocation, balance utilization targets, anticipate capacity needs, and build systems for accurate backlog tracking.
Ensure PMs actively manage project economics, not just schedules.
Define and enforce delivery standards, playbooks, and governance models that scale.
Evolve governance to be rightsized and value‑driven, avoiding bureaucracy.
Apply consistent project initiation, readiness, reporting, risk, issue, dependency, and change control practices.
Lead the use of technology and AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve insight—automating status reporting, forecasting, documentation, and leveraging AI for meetings.
Partner with internal teams to select, implement, and optimize PMO tools and platforms.
Champion continuous modernization of delivery operations through smart tooling.
Serve as a key driver of process simplification, reduced friction, and improved cross‑team collaboration.
Use data and insights to identify patterns, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Lead retrospectives and improvement initiatives across projects and portfolios.
Continuously refine delivery models to support growth, complexity, and scale.
Partner with executive leadership on delivery strategy, capacity, investment decisions, and risk management.
Collaborate with practice leaders, client success, and sales teams to ensure delivery readiness.
Represent the PMO as a strategic function, not a compliance layer.
Key Success Criteria
Set clear expectations for a consultative, outcome‑driven PMO.
Drive predictable, profitable, scalable delivery outcomes through execution standards and governance.
Reduce administrative burden via smart processes, technology, automation, and AI.
Meet delivery financial targets without sacrificing quality or culture.
Position the PMO as a strategic enabler of growth that improves delivery maturity and client experience.
Define PM role expectations, competencies, and career paths aligned to a consulting mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in consulting delivery, project/program management, or delivery operations.
Proven experience building or transforming a PMO within a consulting organization.
Strong financial acumen managing utilization, margin, and delivery economics.
Demonstrated success leading teams through change and operational maturity.
Experience leveraging technology, automation, and/or AI to improve delivery efficiency.
Excellent executive communication, influence, and coaching skills.
Consultative and outcome‑oriented mindset.
Comfortable balancing strategy with execution.
Data‑driven, pragmatic, and improvement‑focused.
Trusted advisor to executives and clients.
Strong people leader developing future delivery leaders.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Work Location This position is available remotely in the United States.
Travel Required The incumbent is expected to travel across the United States and Canada for industry events and, as needed, for onsite client, project, delivery, or in‑person collaboration at company office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN.
Travel is expected to be up to 25–50% of the role.
Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Compensation US (USD): $189,600–$288,300.
The range reflects market conditions, national salary data, and performance; bonus opportunities may also apply.
Health and Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid parental leave, flexible time off, sick time (or floater days)
Paid holidays and flexible work schedules
Mobile and internet reimbursement
Employee and family assistance program, learning and development funding, employer charitable contribution
Paid business mileage, home office and wellness allowance (US only), HSA contribution (US only)
Company Values Integrity | Technical Excellence | Tenacity | Client Centric | Enjoy Our Work
EEO and Diversity Statement Stoneridge Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.
We encourage individuals from marginalized communities, who may feel they do not meet all qualifications, to apply so that we can build a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives.
Health & Safety We will comply with local guidelines regarding infectious diseases and vaccine requirements.
Team members who are required to travel to client sites, conferences, and events outside Stoneridge offices must comply with the client’s COVID‑19 policies or have an approved exemption.
Hiring Process We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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