Gotham Technology Group is hiring: Manager Project Management Office in Fort Lau

Job Title: PMO Manager

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site, 5 days per week)

Position Type: Full-Time

Exceptional and robust benefits package

Position Summary

We are seeking a PMO Manager for our direct client to lead and elevate the Project Management Office, overseeing a team of Project Managers. This role is responsible for owning the PMO, driving project governance frameworks, and ensuring excellence in delivery of mission-critical, high-budget technology implementations. The ideal candidate is not just a strong project manager, but a true people leader who can mentor, inspire, and support their team while managing multimillion-dollar budgets, partnering with vendors, and presenting confidently to executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a growing team of Project Managers and Coordinators, fostering career growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Own the PMO framework by establishing, standardizing, and enforcing best practices, methodologies, and governance across the project portfolio.
• Oversee Priority technology implementations ($1M+ projects), ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage and forecast budgets across multiple large-scale initiatives, providing accurate financial oversight and reporting.
• Build strong vendor partnerships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and relationship development.
• Present project portfolio updates, risks, and progress to executive stakeholders and business leaders with clarity and impact.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to mission-critical initiatives.
• Monitor project portfolio health, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective action.
• Champion a people-first leadership style, ensuring PMs feel supported, coached, and positioned for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3+ years managing PMs within a PMO.
• Proven expertise in budget management and financial oversight of large technology programs.
• Strong background in project governance frameworks (PMI, PMBOK, Agile/Hybrid methodologies).
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to develop and grow PM talent.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, high-budget IT implementations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors and third-party partners.
• PMP certification strongly preferred; candidates without must obtain PMP within 12 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Management – Builds trust, inspires confidence, and develops high-performing teams.
• Financial Acumen – Skilled in managing large budgets and delivering cost-effective outcomes.
• Strategic Mindset – Aligns PMO priorities with organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Strong communicator with proven ability to influence executives.
• Vendor Management – Builds effective, value-driven partnerships with external partners.