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Head of PMO

Defines the PMO strategy and drives project delivery capability across IT.

Experience level: ExpertCoding level: No codingTechnical difficulty: 50/100

Defines the PMO strategy and drives project delivery capability across IT.

Entry

Expert

Coding

No coding

Key skills

PMO strategyPortfolio governanceExecutive leadershipStakeholder management
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Career overview

The Head of PMO sets the project delivery strategy for the whole IT organisation: methodology, governance model, tooling roadmap, talent development and the relationship with executive leadership. They own portfolio-level delivery performance. The role leads to IT director, VP technology or CTO.

Main responsibilities

  • Run the PMO and project standards
  • Align stakeholders and report progress
  • Run steering committees and project rituals
  • Define strategy and steer long-term direction
  • Own the technical roadmap of the perimeter
  • Keep technical documentation up to date
  • Mentor junior team members and review their work
  • Coordinate the technical work of the team
  • Manage budget, scope and risks
  • Coordinate with software vendors and third parties
  • Prioritise work and manage competing demands
  • Ensure delivery of products and programs

Technical skills

PMO strategy95%
Portfolio governance90%
Executive leadership90%
Methodology design85%
Talent development80%
Stakeholder management90%
Financial planning80%
Delivery performance85%

Technologies

PlanviewServiceNowPower BIJiraConfluenceMS ProjectPrimaveraTeamsSharePointNotionPowerPointAzure DevOpsExcelSlackMiro

Education level

Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.

High School / Bac

Less common

Bac+2 (2-year degree)

Less common

Bac+3 (Bachelor)

Less common

Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)

Common entry point

Experience & coding level

Experience level

Entry LevelJuniorIntermediateSeniorExpert

Coding level

No codingLowMediumHighVery High
Technical difficulty50%

Useful certifications

Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.

  • PgMP
  • PfMP
  • PMP
  • MSP Practitioner

Where can this career take you?

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Direct progression

Head of PMOIT Director

Possible branches

VP TechnologyCTO
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Where can you go next?

Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.

IT DirectorHigh

Overlap: 74% · Difficulty: Hard

Skills to learn: Budget, Mentoring

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VP TechnologyMedium

Overlap: 50% · Difficulty: Hard

Skills to learn: Architecture & platforms, Innovation, Budget

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Where can you go from here?

A typical progression built from real career relationships. Click any role to open its profile.

  1. PMO Manager
  2. Head of PMO
  3. IT Director
  4. VP Technology
  5. CTO
  6. CIO
Soft skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Leadership
  • Clear communication
  • Negotiation
  • Big-picture thinking
  • Decisiveness
  • Mentoring
Common previous careers

Roles that frequently lead into this career.

PMO ManagerMedium

Overlap: 50% · Difficulty: Medium

Skills to learn: PMO strategy, Talent development, Financial planning

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