Vice President of Project Management Office (PMO) and Delivery
Role Overview
The Vice President of Project Management Office (PMO) and Delivery is responsible for end-to-end delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and AI programs across the organization. This role ensures that complex, multi-year initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact, while maintaining high standards for data quality, governance, security, and scalability.
The VP will act as the execution arm of the CDO’s strategy, translating vision into operational reality across multiple portfolios, programs, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Drive disciplined execution using appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, waterfall) based on program context
Ensure consistent delivery outcomes across internal teams, system integrators, and external partners
Oversee delivery across core data domains, including: Data platforms (lakehouse, cloud data platforms),Data engineering & integration, Analytics & BI, AI / advanced analytics use cases and Data governance, quality, privacy, and lineage
Own delivery of multiple concurrent, enterprise-scale data programs, including data platforms, analytics, AI/ML, governance, and regulatory initiatives
Establish and run a portfolio-level delivery model, balancing priorities across business units, geographies, and stakeholders
Partner closely with architecture, engineering, and security teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and compliant
Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise data standards, reference architectures, and long-term roadmap
Serve as a senior delivery partner to business leaders, product owners, and technology executives
Proactively manage executive communications, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs
Translate complex technical delivery topics into clear business-level updates and outcomes
Own delivery budgets, forecasts, and vendor spend across the portfolio
Drive productivity, capacity planning, and resource optimization
Establish delivery KPIs and metrics tied to business value realization, not just output
Required Qualifications
Experience
15+ years of experience in technology or data delivery, with significant experience leading large, complex programs
Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale data, analytics, or AI initiatives in a large, matrixed organization
Experience working closely with or reporting into a Chief Data Officer or equivalent executive role
Strong background managing multiple vendors, system integrators, and global teams
Data & Technical Background
Solid understanding of modern data architectures and platforms (cloud data platforms, data lakes/lakehouses, analytics stacks)
Hands-on familiarity with data engineering, analytics delivery, and data governance concepts
Ability to engage credibly with architects and engineers while maintaining executive-level perspective
Leadership & Communication
Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in high-ambiguity environments
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-heavy environments preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a publicly listed company or similarly regulated enterprise
Background in financial services, healthcare, telecom, or other data-intensive industries
MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field
Success Measures
On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic data programs
Measurable business impact from data and analytics initiatives
Improved delivery predictability, transparency, and stakeholder confidence
Strong partnership and trust with the CDO and executive leadership team