Dir, Program Management Office

At Powin, we are advancing the next frontier of energy and changing the way we power our daily lives by ensuring access to clean, resilient, and affordable power. With 17 GWh of projects deployed and under construction, we are a leading and trusted energy storage provider dedicated to creating an exceptional customer experience through end-to-end energy storage solutions. As a global energy storage solutions provider, we offer fully integrated battery solutions, software, and services to optimize grid performance and enable the transition to cleaner energy sources.

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Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, the Director of the Program Management Office (PMO) will oversee the portfolio of Powin’s Strategic Initiatives, change programs, and cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring that programs and projects align with the company’s strategic vision and objectives. This role is responsible for establishing, leading, and managing the PMO, setting standards for program management, and providing guidance to program managers. The Director will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring effective project execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• PMO Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement the PMO strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Establish and maintain PMO governance, policies, and procedures. Define and manage the PMO’s portfolio of projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Portfolio & Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring they meet scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Implement and standardize project management methodologies, tools, and templates. Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation and utilization across projects, ensuring that resources are used effectively to meet project objectives. Collaborate with department heads to manage resource requirements and resolve resource conflicts. Provide strategic input on resource planning and forecasting to support the organization’s growth and project demands.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications and decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate regular project reviews, risk assessments, and change management processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Analyze project outcomes and lessons learned to drive future project success. Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability within the PMO.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Continuously optimize team structure and growth potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Program Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, communication, and innovation
• Contribute to strategic planning by aligning team efforts with organizational objectives
• Set performance goals, monitor progress, and conduct performance appraisals and hold regular 1:1 meetings to provide guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities for continuous growth
• Participate in ongoing company management training to stay current with best practices and organizational goals
• Manage team workload and resources effectively, ensuring the availability of necessary tools and information and promote employee engagement through recognition and support
• Promote collaborative efforts and efficient execution and address and resolve conflicts promptly, maintain a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensure adherence to company policies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of program management experience or related work, with experience in engineering or technical fields preferred
• 5+ years leadership role with demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with significant experience leading cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with corporate data, operations, and business intelligence systems (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Databricks, Oracle, NetSuite, Arena, PowerBI)
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects and programs across multiple departments or functions
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) and best practices
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, balancing big-picture thinking with attention to detail
• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira)

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is highly desirable

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.

EEO STATEMENT: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws.  The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

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Compensation for this position is commensurate with location, experience and relevant skills. The national Average Base Salary Range is $164,000-$232,000. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and personal performance. Additional Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, 401(k), Flexible Work Arrangements and more.