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BlackSky

Senior PMO Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

$144K - $144K/yr

The Senior Analyst role enables the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) by working in close coordination with the PMO Director to develop, maintain, and operate full lifecycle processes for the ...

Dashiell

PMO Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Primary Function The PMO Manager is responsible for building and leading Dashiell's Project ... Partner with the Vice President of Operations and Project Directors to translate strategic ...

Apex Informatics

PMO

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

PMO Location: Jersey city, NJ ( 3 days onsite 2 days remote) look for nearby Candidates only ( Only W2 required) Must Have Skills : PMO with Risk Analytics

Leidos

PMO Director

Reston, VA · On-site

$116K - $210K/yr

Leidos is seeking a PMO Director to support the Army G2 (FEDSIM) Integrated, Next-Generation, Versatile, Intelligence, Capabilities, Technologies & Applications (INVICTA) Program , an $800M IDIQ ...

Berkley

Director, Project Management

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

The Director, Project Management leads the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategic initiatives within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), driving enterprise transformation and ...

3P Partners

PMO Manager

Salinas, CA · On-site

$140/hr

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy & Technology, the PMO Manager designs the tools, governance structures, and project cadences that define how the company executes its strategic ...

Jj

Dir Project Management

Danvers, MA

... Director of Project Management to lead the establishment of strategic enablement including ... Reporting directly to the Program Management Office Lead, this role will lead planning of critical ...

Berkley

Director, Project Management

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Responsibilities The Director, Project Management leads the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategic initiatives within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), driving enterprise ...

Jj

Dir Project Management

Danvers, MA

... Director of Project Management to lead the establishment of strategic enablement including ... Reporting directly to the Program Management Office Lead, this role will lead planning of critical ...

Johnson & Johnson

Dir Project Management

Danvers, MA

... Director of Project Management to lead the establishment of strategic enablement including ... Reporting directly to the Program Management Office Lead, this role will lead planning of critical ...

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How much do director project management office jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director project management office in the United States is $124,379.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Director of the Project Management Office typically collaborate with executive leadership and project managers to align projects with organizational strategy?

A Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) plays a key role in bridging the gap between executive leadership and project teams. They work closely with executives to understand business goals and strategic priorities, then ensure that project managers and their teams are executing initiatives that align with these objectives. This often involves participating in strategic planning meetings, setting project governance standards, and regularly communicating progress and challenges to leadership. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable project plans.

What is the difference between Director Project Management Office vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project Management OfficeProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, PMO policiesManages individual projects, executes project plans
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP often preferredPMP, CAPM common
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership-focused, cross-projectOperational, task-focused, project-specific
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations with PMOsWidespread across industries and project sizes

The main difference is that the Director Project Management Office focuses on strategic oversight and governance of the entire PMO, while the Project Manager handles the day-to-day management of individual projects. The Director typically has broader responsibilities, higher-level certifications, and works in a strategic capacity, whereas the Project Manager is more execution-oriented.

What are Director Project Management Office roles and responsibilities?

A Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) oversees the PMO team and ensures that all organizational projects adhere to established standards and methodologies. This role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring that projects align with the company’s goals. Directors are responsible for improving project efficiency, managing risks, and reporting on project status to senior leadership. They may also develop best practices, mentor project managers, and drive process improvements across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Project Management Office, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Project Management Office, you need extensive experience in project management, a track record of leading large-scale initiatives, and often a degree in business or a related field. Proficiency with project management methodologies (like Agile or Waterfall), PMO software (such as Microsoft Project or Jira), and certifications like PMP or PgMP are typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure effective project delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and strong performance across multiple teams and projects.
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Senior PMO Analyst

BlackSky

Herndon, VA • On-site

$144K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Senior Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Analyst
About Us:
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.
The Senior Analyst role enables the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) by working in close coordination with the PMO Director to develop, maintain, and operate full lifecycle processes for the organization's work portfolio, including both direct customer-facing contract-based work as well as indirect internal work. This work includes strategic work alignment and value justification, performance tracking and reporting, and execution excellence while also owning the administration and configuration of the PPM platform. The Senior Analyst will directly handle the scheduling and fulfillment of key monthly operating events and activities both within and outside of the Office of the COO. This position is a hybrid role based out our Herndon, VA headquarters and reports to the Director, PMO.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide lifecycle oversight, controls, and health monitoring for the delivery portfolio (direct and indirect work sub-portfolios) and fulfillment of all requisite monthly operational duties.
  • Ensure strategic fit and value justification for all indirect initiatives as well as proper work and financial charge code setup in coordination with sponsoring executives and owning functional managers.
  • Planning, development, maintenance, and configuration control of PMO policies, standards, processes, procedures, tool guides and other reference artifacts.
  • Serve as the PPM platform system administrator and configurator. This includes tier 1 user support, access management, basic customizations, user adoption, report design/setup, proactive data completeness and quality monitoring, PPM product roadmap awareness and planning, system integrations, and feature exploitation.
  • Curriculum development and user training delivery in areas of responsibility.
  • Direct service support to PMs in the areas of: WBS development, schedule development, financial management, risk management, resources management and other requisite program management domains.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, project management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 6 years of experience in a medium- to large-size enterprise line-of-business PMO or an enterprise PMO for a small- to medium-sized company.
  • Portfolio/delivery management, project/program controls, and PPM tool administration and configuration (e.g. OnePlan, NH360 Portfolio Insights, Planisware, Cora, Shibumi, Planview, Clarity).
  • Excellent listening, collaboration, and communication skills for working with PMs, other functional managers, and PPM platform users from across the company.
  • Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint configuration, MS Project, process mapping (MS Visio, io.draw).
  • Exceptionally organized with meticulous attention to detail.
  • High altruism with a strong customer service orientation. Consulting and professional services experience strongly preferred.
  • Relentless self-learner.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity and/or experience with PMO-related maturity models: OPM3, P3M3, PMMM, CMMI
  • Well versed in contract management processes and terminology.
  • Background in process improvement and organizational change management grounded in lean engineering.
  • Experience in defense, intelligence, or geospatial environments with US Government contracting.
  • Data architecture and integration, ETL, and Power BI (or similar tool) experience.
  • PfMP and PgMP/PMP, SAFe, or related certification.

Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
    • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
  • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Employer matching donations
  • Professional development
  • Mac or PC? Your choice!
  • Awesome swag

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. #LI-Hybrid
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About BlackSky

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2013

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