PMO Director Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the PMO director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance on consistent application of project management methodologies, ensuring successful delivery of projects/programs consistent with strategic plans.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to effectively utilize both direct and indirect management authority to influence and guide subordinates
• High Energy, Positive Attitude, Driven to Win
• Expertise in establishing and managing Project & portfolio management operations for IS
• Expertise in project status, budget and metrics development, data collection and analyses
• Experience in cross-organization facilitation and influence
• Demonstrated experience building and managing cross-functional teams with disparate agendas
• Demonstrated experience creating IT reports and presentations for a C level audience
• Deep experience developing reports using Microsoft Online reporting capabilities

I am excited to be applying for the position of PMO director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for theatre leadership with substantial insights for the value of the work delivered through predictive innovation (Waterfall) and adaptive innovation (Agile) methodologies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Embodies the PMO Strategy & Innovation team’s core values of curiosity, positivity, rigor, humility, openness, teamwork and fun
• Are self-directed, well-spoken and able to get things done following a structured approach
• Have a strong engineering background in the storage industry, preferably a good understanding of SSD product development
• Manages Differentiated Skills Management System for HTS HBT
• Manages SIOP Process
• Manage ODC (Offshore Development Center) partners
• Manage CDO (Competency development office)
• Experience leading large PMOs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the PMO director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advisory/consulting services to Business Sponsors during project delivery on items pertaining to compliance with the CIBC Policies and the Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Deep experience within IT Delivery, establishing and executing an IT managed service model for reporting and analytics
• Experience with developing and maintaining PMO methodologies
• Have substantial experience in managing highly visible and large-scale projects managing teams that have also worked in this type of large-scale complex and high matrixed environment
• Have substantial experience with varied product development lifecycle management processes such as Waterfall, Agile, and Lean
• Have successfully delivered projects and programs with engineering team that work with a mixed set of engineering lifecycles and methodologies
• Be adept at defining and implementing effective processes in project execution, and will have excellent communication and consensus building skills
• Professional Certifications including PMP or PgMP
• Contract Research and Development of diverse scope

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the PMO director position.

Previously, I was responsible for mentoring and coaching specifically to the Project Managers/Project Leads and Project Engineers in all functions of the PMO.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Background/experience in K-12 education
• Thorough knowledge of complex project management processes, tools, techniques and methodologies to lead large scale PMO effort
• Professional accounting or audit designation/certification preferred (CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA)
• Broad knowledge of the health care industry, insurance, managed care and integrated delivery systems preferred
• Understanding of business and project financials (Orders, Sales, CM, OM, Pacing, Margin Review, Cash)
• Technical understanding of Sales and BI platforms (SQL, PowerBI, SharePoint, PowerPivot, ) Experience with Global solution deployment and field stakeholder management
• Gains empathy for customers by obtaining a deep knowledge of customer’s organization, business and needs
• Has a high level of emotional intelligence allowing for negotiating and influencing at all levels of the organization, including during times of change or in sensitive situations

I am excited to be applying for the position of PMO director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of Program and Project Managers and work with Business-IT Engagement teams to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience of managing large, high-performing regional teams
• Proven track record of successful Customer Program and/or Project delivery
• Passionate about program and project management excellence
• Clear track record of leadership in accomplishing cross-functional initiatives
• Strong technical acumen and a track record for being an early adopter in leveraging new technologies are also critical success factors
• Proven customer facing and executive level communication skills
• Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures related to Program Management
• Excellent interpersonal communication and influence management skills