Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
San Mateo, CA 
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Job Title

Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of our Project Management Office (PMO) to join our Facilities and Real Estate team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) to support our client's facilities and real estate projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives within our client's organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and Lead the PMO: Create and lead the Project Management Office, defining its structure, processes, and standards to ensure effective project management within the Facilities and Real Estate team.

  • Project Portfolio Management: Develop and maintain a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with the client's strategic goals and objectives. Prioritize and allocate resources for optimal project execution.

  • Project Governance: Define and implement project governance frameworks, including project charters, stakeholder engagement, and risk management processes.

  • Resource Management Tool: Develop project resource management tools, including # of project managers, analysts, and support staff, to ensure projects are adequately staffed and resourced.

  • Performance Measurement: Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project performance and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.

  • Cost Estimation: Develop Cost Estimation framework and if complex collaborate with professional cost estimators to provide accurate project delivery cost estimates for consulting services.

  • Project Management Tools: Utilize project management tools to streamline project planning, tracking, and reporting.

  • Budget Tracking and Management: Effectively manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and proactive budget tracking and management.

  • Project Schedule Tracking: Implement milestone and detailed project schedule trackers to monitor project timelines and ensure on-time delivery.

  • Change Management Implementation: Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate project transitions smoothly.

  • Move Plan and Communications: Oversee move plans and communication strategies to ensure minimal disruption during transitions.

  • Close Out Documents: Ensure all project close-out documents are accurately completed and delivered to clients.

  • Benchmarking: Capture and track project performance data for benchmarking purposes.

  • Scope Management: Establish clear scope expectations and approval processes to prevent scope creep.

  • Site Conditions: Manage projects in cold shell site conditions, addressing specific site challenges effectively.

  • Project Control: Implement robust project control measures to maintain project quality and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Project Management, Business Administration, etc.). Master's degree or relevant certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, etc.) is a plus.

  • Proven experience (3+ years) in project management, including leading complex projects or programs.

  • Experience in establishing and leading a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar function.

  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to analyze data, make data-driven decisions, and provide strategic insights.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

  • Highly organized and detail oriented.

  • Proficiency in project management software tools.

  • Experience in the facilities and real estate industry is a plus.




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $153,000.00 - $180,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.



Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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