Description

Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 85 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which has ultimately brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.

DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director of the IT PMO is responsible for leading the execution and governance of IT projects and programs across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives, drives project delivery excellence, and enhances PMO maturity across people, process, and technology. The Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers and collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver value through disciplined portfolio management and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBLITIES

Portfolio & Program Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and governance of IT portfolios including FOUNDATION, TRANSFORMATION, and DIGITAL initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes with business strategy and IT roadmap.
• Monitor portfolio health, resource allocation, and value realization.

• Establish and enforce PMO standards, methodologies, and tools.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Drive proactive risk management and issue resolution across programs.

• Manage and mentor a team of project managers and analysts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support talent development through training, coaching, and performance management.

• Advance PMO maturity by optimizing workflows, governance models, and reporting structures.
• Champion the use of PPM tools (e.g., TeamDynamix, ServiceNow, Planview) and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Integrate PMO processes with ITSM, finance, and resource management systems.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to IT and business leaders.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on portfolio performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change management.

Education

• Bachelor's in IT, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification
• Agile SCRUM certification

• Proven experience in portfolio management, governance, and PMO operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with enterprise PPM tools and ITSM platforms.
• Familiarity with financial planning, cost optimization, and vendor management.
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive strategic alignment.

• Champion teamwork and unity, encouraging the sharing of differing points of view and promoting collaboration and supportiveness.
• Lead staff to meet organizational efficiency, quality, and goal accomplishment expectations.
• Make financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible business decisions per organizational policies.
• Establish and maintain control and feedback systems to supervise operational areas of responsibility.

• 10+ years of experience, primarily managing large projects and programs.
• 3+ years leading an IT PMO.
• Led major ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
• Directed large-scale DevOps product development with Agile methods.

• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry.
• 3+ years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $165,000 to $195,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current applic ation deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

The Associate Director of the IT PMO is responsible for leading the execution and governance of IT projects and programs across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives, drives project delivery excellence, and enhances PMO maturity across people, process, and technology. The Associate Director will oversee a team of project managers and collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver value through disciplined portfolio management and continuous improvement.