DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

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DESCRIPTION

The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) invites you to join our team! We are now accepting on-line applications to fill the position of Director of Enterprise Project Management Office.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability, and cost-of-living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 55,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $28 billion dollar fund. For more information about OCERS, please click here.

Mission  
OCERS' mission is to provide secure retirement and disability benefits with the highest standards of excellence.

Vision
OCERS' vision is to be a trusted partner providing premier pension administration, distinguished by consistent, quality member experiences and prudent financial stewardship.

Values

• Open and Transparent
• Commitment to Superior Service
• Engaged and Dedicated Workforce
• Reliable and Accurate
• Secure and Sustainable

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under general direction, directs, leads, manages, coordinates, and continuously evolves the activities and functions of the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The Director of EPMO is responsible for overseeing the OCERS enterprise project portfolio, driving strategic planning initiatives, and facilitating the development, alignment, selection, prioritization, and execution of the organization’s Strategic and Business Plans. This role provides OCERS management and project leads with methodologies, standards, and tools for planning, executing, and managing projects, while also championing innovation, cross-agency collaboration, and enterprise-wide process improvement. The Director is also responsible for coordinating specialized and sensitive projects that address OCERS-wide issues involving multiple departments and outside agencies.

The EPMO serves at the strategic level to provide organization-wide guidance, governance, standardized processes, and project portfolio management best practices and tools. The EPMO advises management on the best set of projects to realize the greatest value and benefit to the organization. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. The enterprise project portfolio is a suite of projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works directly with the OCERS senior team. The Director of EPMO will be expected to uphold the highest standards of accountability, professionalism, customer service, and excellence. The Director has overall responsibility for the project management governance function across the organization to facilitate effective decision-making. The Director will develop and direct the continual improvement of the project management methodology and processes for the enterprise to ensure consistency and adherence to established standards and best practices. This position is also responsible for project management metrics, analysis and reporting, and resource balancing across projects.

POSITION SCOPE/ACCOUNTABILITY

This position provides enterprise-level direction and oversight for the project portfolio and EPMO operating model. Position scope may include:

- Enterprise project/program portfolio oversight spanning multiple departments and strategic initiatives.

- Governance authority to establish and enforce portfolio standards, intake/prioritization processes, stage gates, reporting cadences, and performance metrics.

- Budget accountability for EPMO operations and project portfolio planning; may recommend or influence project funding decisions in partnership with executive leadership.

- Span of control: leads an EPMO team and provides matrix leadership to project managers, cross-functional teams, and project sponsors across the organization.

- Vendor/contract oversight: partners with procurement/contract administration on solicitations and negotiations; monitors vendor performance and delivery for portfolio initiatives.

- Executive communication: prepares and presents portfolio health, risks, dependencies, resource capacity, and outcomes to senior leadership and governance bodies.

- Decision-making: accountable for portfolio transparency and governance effectiveness; decisions may include approving project management standards and escalation paths, and recommending prioritization and resourcing trade-offs to executive leadership.