Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

As the Director, Project Management Office (PMO), you will be responsible

for establishing and leading Crescent Electric Supply Company's enterprise project management and portfolio governance capability. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, standards, and oversight for project execution across the organization, ensuring initiatives align with business priorities and deliver measurable value.

You will lead and execute a scalable PMO framework that improves project prioritization, execution discipline, and cross-functional coordination. Additionally, you will partner closely with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into an actionable portfolio of initiatives while building organizational capability in project and program management.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

PMO Strategy & Governance

• Establish and lead Crescent's enterprise PMO strategy, operating model, governance framework, and project delivery standards.
• Develop and implement a standardized project management methodology, tools, and best practices to improve consistency, transparency, and execution across initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership to translate company priorities into a structured portfolio of initiatives.
• Build enterprise visibility into strategic initiatives, project performance, risks, and resource requirements.

Portfolio Management

• Design and lead a structured project intake and prioritization process to evaluate new initiatives and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Develop portfolio prioritization frameworks and scoring models that enable data-driven investment decisions.
• Monitor enterprise project portfolio performance, including timelines, budgets, dependencies, and strategic alignment.
• Lead recurring portfolio governance reviews with senior leadership to evaluate progress, reallocate resources, and adjust priorities as business conditions evolve.

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Improve the company's ability to execute cross-functional initiatives by providing tools, guidance, and governance to project leaders.
• Manage enterprise project demand versus organizational capacity to ensure realistic commitments and effective resource utilization.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to measure project delivery performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement modern project management tools, frameworks, and practices that improve speed, transparency, and outcomes.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Foster strong collaboration across departments to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and capability development to project managers and business leaders responsible for executing initiatives.
• Promote organizational adoption of disciplined project management practices and strengthen enterprise project management maturity.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities and resolve conflicts impacting project execution.

Risk Management & Strategic Issue Resolution

• Proactively identify enterprise risks, dependencies, and barriers impacting major initiatives.
• Escalate strategic issues and provide leadership with recommendations for mitigation and resolution.
• Ensure effective communication of project risks, milestones, and performance metrics to stakeholders and executives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex projects, programs, or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience building or leading a Project Management Office or enterprise portfolio function preferred.

Certifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile/Scrum, Lean, and/or Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leaders.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of evolving AI technologies and actively explores how AI can improve efficiency, insights, and business performance. Demonstrates curiosity, responsible use of AI tools, and a commitment to continuously building digital and AI fluency
• High level of personal accountability, professionalism, and composure in complex environments.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and quickly build trust across the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to use computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel and deliver presentations.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a missionto power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a visionof uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact jobs@cesco.com