We are seeking a PMO (Project Management Office) Manager to play a pivotal role in evolving our maturing unit into a fully centralized best in class Project Management Office. This position will be responsible for advancing BWF’s project management maturity through organizational design, tool adoption and process standardization, documentation, and training within our developing PMO to ensure the successful adoption and enablement of industry standards that best supports the business and consultants, successful client engagement and maximum efficiency.  This position oversees and trains the PMO team, maintains a small portfolio of client projects, and ensures the ongoing evaluation and refinement of the PMO’s technology utilization, practices, and protocols. This role relies heavily on previous management and project management experience, organizational skills, communication, and disciplined and proactive time management. The ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and have accountability for various processes and projects is critical. 

 
Why should you choose BWF? We advance our world through collaboration with great nonprofit organizations. Our commitment to transforming philanthropy begins with building a team of the most talented, passionate, forward-thinking people our industry can offer.  BWF truly has the best employees who care and want to make a difference.
 
Essential Functions 
Program Management and Development (50%) 

• Work closely with leaders and other key partners to understand BWF’s services, structure, strategic plan, clients, and best practices. 
• Design, develop, and maintain standardized project management methodologies, tools, and processes to optimize project efficiency and ensure consistent delivery. 
• Partner with PMO and other key partners on the design, development, and implementation of the program. 
• Create process documentation with consistent formatting that is easy to understand for all users. 
• Train team members and ensure adoption of new processes. 
• Continuously evaluate and enhance existing processes, incorporating feedback and lessons learned to drive improvement. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in project management and provide recommendations for process improvements and efficiency enhancements. 

Management Responsibilities (40%) 

• Provide supervision and guidance to PMO team members, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback on performance. 
• Conduct regular check-ins and meetings with direct reports to review progress, address challenges, and provide support and guidance. 
• Mentor and coach PMO team members, fostering their professional development and growth within the organization. 
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding process for new Project Associates, including conducting interviews and proving input on hiring decisions. 
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting collaboration, open communication, and a shared commitment to BWF’s goals and values. 
• Resolve conflicts and escalate issues as necessary to ensure optimal team performance. 
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to performance and progress of team members. 

Project Management Responsibilities (10%) 

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple projects from start to finish including budgets, deliverables, milestones, and required activities; communicating project status with consultants and clients on a regular basis. 
• Collaborate with consulting team members and clients to gather requirements for the creation of both internal and client-facing documentation and reports, data analysis benchmarking, and other project specific deliverables. 
• Other duties as assigned.