Project Management Office Director

Title: Project Management Office Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: VP of Strategy and Execution

Pay: $165,000-$215,000/year

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Project Management Office Director to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office currently located at 224 Airport Parkway Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95110 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Project Management Office Director to provide support to one or more facilities. This role's main function will be to lead the project management initiatives, maintain project management standards while overseeing projects and ensuring they align with organizational goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Direct the strategic direction for PMO and ensure it aligns with the Organizational objectives.
• Manage communication and relationships with the key stakeholders including executive and senior management teams

Project Oversight

• Monitor the progress of each project, identify risks, end ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner and on budget
• Find optimization opportunities and reduce the project risks and costs.
• Review and check completed projects for accuracy and provide project/construction/document guidance as necessary

Resource Management

• Oversee current and future resource allocation to ensure projects have adequate resources for timely delivery.

Process Improvement

• Responsible for the design, development, and standardization of the project planning and execution of projects.
• Oversee strategic planning, learning strategy, communications, industry benchmarking and workforce strategy and development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate the efforts of various teams, across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle workload in crisis or high stress events with quick turnarounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with the current management team and senior leadership
• Must have excellent people skills and be able to effectively lead organizational objectives
• Proven track record meeting actionable requirements.
• Proven track record working with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of change management, internal risk management concepts.
• Ability to keep information confidential and private and high ethical standards
• Self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Projects, Planner.
• Proficient in Project Management principles, best practices, tools and software applications.

• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects with cross functional departments

• Effective problem solving and analytical skills: research, analyzing data, developing hypotheses, and synthesizing recommendations. Ability to synthesize complex information quickly.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in project management specific to start-ups or private equity
• Bachelor of Science in project management, business or a related field from an accredited university is required.

Language Skill:

• Proficiency in English

Physical Demands:

• Ability to physically push, pull and lift to 15-25 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk in an office environment for 6-10 hours a day.

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in start/end time, based on the organizational needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, long term disability and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

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GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.