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Function
ITOur Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
The Team
The CIO Office serves as the central governance and execution function responsible for driving successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the enterprise.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, CIO Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the planning, governance, execution, and reporting of the CIO organization's project portfolio. This role oversees multiple concurrent programs and projects spanning Enterprise Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Compliance, and Technology Modernization initiatives.
The Director will act as a trusted partner to Technology Leadership, ensuring alignment across business and technology stakeholders while maintaining rigorous governance, financial oversight, risk management, and delivery excellence across the CIO portfolio.
This role requires an experienced leader with a proven ability to navigate complex organizations, manage executive stakeholders, drive accountability, and deliver large-scale enterprise initiatives within budget and timeline commitments.
The Role
Portfolio & Program Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end governance and delivery of strategic initiatives across the CIO organization.
- Manage a portfolio of large, complex, cross-functional technology programs and projects.
- Establish portfolio management processes, delivery standards, reporting frameworks, and governance mechanisms.
- Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. Drive portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, dependency management, and execution planning.
Enterprise Project Delivery
Oversee and coordinate projects across key technology domains including:
Enterprise Platforms & Applications
- CRM Platforms
- HRMS Platforms
- ERP & Finance Systems
- Middleware & Integration Platforms
- Enterprise Collaboration Platforms
- Jira, ServiceNow & ITSM Solutions
- Enterprise Data Platforms
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Hyperscaler Cloud Programs (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Data Center Modernization
- Cloud Migration Initiatives
- Digital Workplace Programs
- Network Transformation
- Infrastructure Modernization
Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
- Enterprise AI Programs
- AI Agent Deployments
- Generative AI Initiatives
- AI Productivity Platforms
- Automation Programs
- AI Governance and Enablement Projects
Information & Cyber Security
- Cybersecurity Transformation Programs
- Identity & Access Management Initiatives
- Compliance Programs
- Security Technology Deployments
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Projects
- Security Certification and Audit Readiness Programs
Governance, Risk & Issue Management
- Establish project governance structures, steering committees, and executive review forums.
- Proactively identify program risks, dependencies, roadblocks, and mitigation plans.
- Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and escalations.
- Monitor project health, milestones, deliverables, and overall portfolio performance.
- Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and governance standards.
Financial Management & Portfolio Controls
- Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting across CIO programs.
- Track project spend, resource utilization, capital investments, and operating expenditures.
- Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure financial discipline and investment transparency.
- Monitor budget versus actuals and support cost management initiatives.
- Provide regular financial reporting and projections to CIO leadership.
Executive Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with technology leaders, business stakeholders, finance, operations, HR, procurement, and external partners.
- Build strong relationships across a highly matrixed global organization.
- Facilitate alignment between project teams, leadership stakeholders, and business sponsors.
- Drive accountability and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups.
Executive Communications & Reporting
- Prepare executive-level dashboards, reporting packages, presentations, and portfolio reviews.
- Deliver concise and actionable updates for CIO staff meetings, leadership reviews, and executive steering committees.
- Translate complex technology initiatives into clear business outcomes and executive insights.
- Maintain visibility into overall portfolio health, risks, and delivery performance.
Vendor & Partner Coordination
- Coordinate activities across internal teams and external technology partners.
- Monitor vendor commitments, deliverables, and project dependencies.
- Support contract governance, milestone tracking, and performance reporting.
Team Leadership
- Establish a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop PMO capabilities, methodologies, tools, and best practices. Drive consistency in project delivery across the CIO organization.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
- 12+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale IT programs and portfolios.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in PMO, Program Management, Portfolio Management, or Technology Program Delivery.
- Proven track record of managing complex technology initiatives across:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Security
- Digital Transformation Programs
- Experience working directly with CIOs, executive leadership teams, and senior business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success managing large budgets, multiple workstreams, and cross-functional teams in global environments.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PgMP (Program Management Professional)
- PMI-PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional)
- SAFe Agilist or Agile Certification
- ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to navigate highly matrixed organizations.
- Outstanding organizational and program management skills.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Ability to drive execution across multiple concurrent priorities.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and outcomes-focused.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Success Measures
The Director, CIO Portfolio Management Office will be measured on:
- Successful Delivery of CIO Portfolio Initiatives
- On-Time and On-Budget Project Execution
- Portfolio Financial Performance
- Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Risk and Issue Resolution Effectiveness
- Governance and Reporting Quality
- Resource Utilization and Planning Effectiveness
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Portfolio Visibility and Decision Support Overall CIO Organization Delivery Excellence)
#LI SP7
About us
We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
Function
ITOur Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
The Team
The CIO Office serves as the central governance and execution function responsible for driving successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the enterprise.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, CIO Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the planning, governance, execution, and reporting of the CIO organization's project portfolio. This role oversees multiple concurrent programs and projects spanning Enterprise Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Compliance, and Technology Modernization initiatives.
The Director will act as a trusted partner to Technology Leadership, ensuring alignment across business and technology stakeholders while maintaining rigorous governance, financial oversight, risk management, and delivery excellence across the CIO portfolio.
This role requires an experienced leader with a proven ability to navigate complex organizations, manage executive stakeholders, drive accountability, and deliver large-scale enterprise initiatives within budget and timeline commitments.
The Role
Portfolio & Program Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end governance and delivery of strategic initiatives across the CIO organization.
- Manage a portfolio of large, complex, cross-functional technology programs and projects.
- Establish portfolio management processes, delivery standards, reporting frameworks, and governance mechanisms.
- Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. Drive portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, dependency management, and execution planning.
Enterprise Project Delivery
Oversee and coordinate projects across key technology domains including:
Enterprise Platforms & Applications
- CRM Platforms
- HRMS Platforms
- ERP & Finance Systems
- Middleware & Integration Platforms
- Enterprise Collaboration Platforms
- Jira, ServiceNow & ITSM Solutions
- Enterprise Data Platforms
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Hyperscaler Cloud Programs (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Data Center Modernization
- Cloud Migration Initiatives
- Digital Workplace Programs
- Network Transformation
- Infrastructure Modernization
Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
- Enterprise AI Programs
- AI Agent Deployments
- Generative AI Initiatives
- AI Productivity Platforms
- Automation Programs
- AI Governance and Enablement Projects
Information & Cyber Security
- Cybersecurity Transformation Programs
- Identity & Access Management Initiatives
- Compliance Programs
- Security Technology Deployments
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Projects
- Security Certification and Audit Readiness Programs
Governance, Risk & Issue Management
- Establish project governance structures, steering committees, and executive review forums.
- Proactively identify program risks, dependencies, roadblocks, and mitigation plans.
- Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and escalations.
- Monitor project health, milestones, deliverables, and overall portfolio performance.
- Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and governance standards.
Financial Management & Portfolio Controls
- Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting across CIO programs.
- Track project spend, resource utilization, capital investments, and operating expenditures.
- Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure financial discipline and investment transparency.
- Monitor budget versus actuals and support cost management initiatives.
- Provide regular financial reporting and projections to CIO leadership.
Executive Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with technology leaders, business stakeholders, finance, operations, HR, procurement, and external partners.
- Build strong relationships across a highly matrixed global organization.
- Facilitate alignment between project teams, leadership stakeholders, and business sponsors.
- Drive accountability and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups.
Executive Communications & Reporting
- Prepare executive-level dashboards, reporting packages, presentations, and portfolio reviews.
- Deliver concise and actionable updates for CIO staff meetings, leadership reviews, and executive steering committees.
- Translate complex technology initiatives into clear business outcomes and executive insights.
- Maintain visibility into overall portfolio health, risks, and delivery performance.
Vendor & Partner Coordination
- Coordinate activities across internal teams and external technology partners.
- Monitor vendor commitments, deliverables, and project dependencies.
- Support contract governance, milestone tracking, and performance reporting.
Team Leadership
- Establish a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop PMO capabilities, methodologies, tools, and best practices. Drive consistency in project delivery across the CIO organization.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
Experience
- 12+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale IT programs and portfolios.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in PMO, Program Management, Portfolio Management, or Technology Program Delivery.
- Proven track record of managing complex technology initiatives across:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Security
- Digital Transformation Programs
- Experience working directly with CIOs, executive leadership teams, and senior business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success managing large budgets, multiple workstreams, and cross-functional teams in global environments.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PgMP (Program Management Professional)
- PMI-PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional)
- SAFe Agilist or Agile Certification
- ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to navigate highly matrixed organizations.
- Outstanding organizational and program management skills.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Ability to drive execution across multiple concurrent priorities.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and outcomes-focused.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Success Measures
The Director, CIO Portfolio Management Office will be measured on:
- Successful Delivery of CIO Portfolio Initiatives
- On-Time and On-Budget Project Execution
- Portfolio Financial Performance
- Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Risk and Issue Resolution Effectiveness
- Governance and Reporting Quality
- Resource Utilization and Planning Effectiveness
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Portfolio Visibility and Decision Support Overall CIO Organization Delivery Excellence)
#LI SP7
About us
We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of project management office jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required
- 10 or more years of project management experience including leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a PMO from the ground up
- Proficiency with project portfolio management tools such as Planview or Clarity
- Strong executive stakeholder management and C-suite communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required
Tips for Your Director of Project Management Office Job Search
Quantify your PMO impact on your resume
Hiring managers for director-level PMO roles want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace vague statements with figures like project delivery rate improvements, cost avoidance achieved, or the number of concurrent projects your office governed.
Tailor your resume to each PMO model
Job postings describe very different PMO structures: directive, supportive, or controlling. Read each listing carefully and mirror its language so your resume reflects the governance model the employer actually runs, not a generic PMO description.
Highlight your methodology certifications prominently
PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP credentials carry real weight at the director level. Place certifications near the top of your resume, and in cover letters name the specific frameworks you have led at scale, whether PMBOK, SAFe, or PRINCE2.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of project management office openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a PMO transformation case study for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a PMO you built or restructured from scratch. Prepare a concise narrative covering the initial state, the governance model you designed, the stakeholder buy-in process, and the measurable results you delivered.
Negotiate scope and reporting structure before accepting
Before signing an offer, clarify whether the PMO reports to the CIO, COO, or business unit leadership and how many direct reports you will have. These structural details affect your authority and your ability to deliver, so confirm them in writing.
Director of Project Management Office Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of project management offices?
The companies hiring the most director of project management offices right now include XiFin, Medpace, and Telamon, with the largest share of openings in California, Indiana, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and large healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of active openings.
How many director of project management office jobs are remote?
About 57% of director of project management office openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the strategic and cross-functional nature of the role. Governance and portfolio oversight functions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require hands-on team leadership or on-site executive alignment are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a director of project management office?
Start by earning a PMP credential and spending several years managing complex, cross-functional projects. Move into a PMO manager or program manager role where you gain experience designing governance frameworks and reporting to senior leadership. Build a record of delivering portfolio-level results, then pursue a director role at an organization whose PMO maturity matches your experience level.
Can you get hired as a director of project management office without direct PMO leadership experience?
Yes, but you need to close the gap strategically. Candidates who have led large programs, managed project managers, or owned enterprise-wide delivery standards can position that experience as equivalent PMO leadership. Emphasize any work you did to standardize processes, introduce governance structures, or report portfolio health to executives, and pair it with a PgMP or equivalent credential.
What does the director of project management office interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial call with HR or a talent partner, followed by a structured behavioral interview focused on stakeholder management and PMO design decisions. Expect a panel interview with the CIO, COO, or business unit leaders where you present a PMO transformation case study. Final rounds often include a conversation with the executive sponsor and a discussion of your first-year priorities.
Where can I find and apply to director of project management office jobs?
You can find and apply to director of project management office jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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