Billion Oyster Project PMO MANAGER Application Form

Billion Oyster Project

PMO MANAGER

Application Form

Dear Potential Candidates, we anticipate that you possess several of the qualities listed in the below job description for PMO Manager. If you find that most of these characteristics resonate with you, we strongly encourage you to apply. There are no "perfect" candidates. Billion Oyster Project seeks individuals who are mission-driven to make a positive impact and foster an inclusive organization where everyone feels safe and welcome. Therefore, we invite you to submit an application if this role inspires your enthusiasm and would motivate you to embrace each workday with excitement, joy, and hope. – Billion Oyster Project

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled PMO Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will support our three programmatic departments—Community Engagement, Education, and Restoration)—and their programs by implementing and maintaining project management best practices, facilitating project team and program-level planning and execution, and supporting cross-functional collaboration and information sharing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our mission and the ability to drive organizational success through effective project management and collaboration.

What You’ll Do: As a new and collaborative role, the PMO Manager will work closely with the Senior Director of Programs (and other directors and managers) to understand existing projects and processes. Success will be measured by the adoption of standardized project management practices and improved project and program delivery efficiency. This position will support programs through planning, monitoring, and reporting on the delivery of over 1,000 events annually. Additionally, this role will guide some of our teams through the development of standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation. To support your success, we will offer comprehensive onboarding, mentoring, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration as you refine our PMO practices.

Our team primarily uses Smartsheet for project management planning and implementation. Smartsheet is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) for collaboration and work management developed and marketed by Smartsheet Inc. It is used to assign tasks, track project progress, manage calendars, share documents, and manage other work. The ideal candidate is experienced in using this software or, at minimum, comfortable working with similar software and enjoys and excels at working in an SaaS environment.

The PMO Manager reports to the Senior Director of Programs.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Billion Oyster Project Team. To apply for the position, please complete this form.

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Cover Letter should include the Qualifications you have that is aligned with the Job Description and provide narrative and highlights on your job accomplishments. Qualifications are as follows:

You Must Have:

Either a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Non-profit Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and training that demonstrates a strong foundation in project management principles, team collaboration, and team management. This background should enable effective support and oversight of project and portfolio management activities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a large team of project managers.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience in project management methodologies and best practices, such as Agile or Scrum, with a proven track record of successfully applying these principles in a professional setting.
Proficiency in project management software, including the use of spreadsheets for analysis and reporting
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
A proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications:

Strong interest in the organization's mission and values
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Work experience in a non-profit organization
Experience leading diverse groups of stakeholders
Experience with Smartsheet software (BOP’s primary project management software) and Google Suite
Knowledge of marine restoration and/or maritime-themed engagement or education activities

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